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Telco sector must learn lessons

Labour demands stricter telco regulation after Vodafone NZ's $960k fine for misleading broadband and mobile promotions, signalling a lesson for the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012

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Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine

Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2012

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Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop

Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012

Unified Communications

Online video market 'large and evolving': Sky

Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012

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Five big UFB turn-offs

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2012

More video options would drive UFB uptake: Commerce Commission

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Remedy working but telco doctor's future still uncertain

Telecommunications commissioner Dr Ross Patterson's job is on the line, despite injecting a healthy dose of competition into the sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012

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Why telco customers switch

Seeking cheaper deals leads the charge in why telco customers switch providers, reveals Commerce Commission study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012

Government

Cross-network traffic on the rise: Commerce Commission

Customers happier calling friends and family on competing networks thanks to last year's changes to termination rates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012

Unified Communications

Are SMBs ready for UFB?

Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012

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We're building a UFB network, now who will come?

Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2012

Unified Communications

Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated

Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012

Unified Communications

New rules spread infrastructure burden

NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012

Unified Communications

Are NZ's health and education sectors ready for UFB?

NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2012

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Chorus posts maiden profit after Telecom split

Chorus celebrated its first profit since separating from Telecom, posting a net profit of NZD $102 million and announcing a 25.5 cent dividend for 2013.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2012

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Antitrust regulator backs away from probe into Chorus copper service, mulls pricing regime

The Commerce Commission has halted its investigation into Chorus's copper service pricing, now pondering a suitable pricing regime for the ageing tech.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2012