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NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission

Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
Spark's acquisition of 2300MHz spectrum given all clear
Unified Communications

Spark's acquisition of 2300MHz spectrum given all clear

The Commerce Commission has given the all-clear for Spark to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report
Commerce Commission

Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report

Flexi Buy fined £50k following Commerce Commission's report on mobile trader industry, as investigations into other companies continue.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings
Unified Communications

Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings

Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
NZ telco sector in ComCom spotlight
Unified Communications

NZ telco sector in ComCom spotlight

The Commerce Commission has released a report on unfair contract terms in the New Zealand telecommunications sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Apple

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints
Unified Communications

NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints

The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Unified Communications

No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing

The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
ComCom: strong growth in data consumption
Unified Communications

ComCom: strong growth in data consumption

Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015

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Commerce Commission stories

Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges
Commerce Commission

Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges

Three mobile traders selling goods including electronics at higher prices than retailers have pleaded guilty to charges brought by ComCom.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits
Unified Communications

Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits

Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay bulk of $50 million TDR
Unified Communications

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay bulk of $50 million TDR

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching
Chorus

Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching

Chorus has made a further submission to the Commerce Commission ahead of the final determination on pricing of its copper network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Unified Communications

Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Unified Communications

Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?

As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges
Unified Communications

Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges

More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015
Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays
Chorus

Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays

Acting in haste in ComCom's wholesale broadband pricing decision could leave 'the rabbit in charge of the carrot patch'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans
Commerce Commission

Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans

New Zealand's airline lobby has opposed plans for the Wellington International Airport extension, saying the $350 million estimated cost may fall on t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015