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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021

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Telco Plan B under fire over failure to comply with levy requirements

Plan B Group warned by Commerce Commission over failure to meet information obligations for Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021

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New Zealand telcos to support Commerce Commission changes

New Zealand's three main mobile operators have agreed to provide more information and tools to support consumer choice.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021

Chorus

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

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Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets

Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

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ComCom warns Noel Leeming Group over delivery representations during COVID-19

Noel Leeming Group warned by Commerce Commission for making delivery representations without reasonable grounds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020

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ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

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ComCom seeks increase in telecommunications, fibre funding

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on funding for regulation of telecommunications, electricity, and gas sectors. Increased funding proposed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

Chorus

Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services

The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

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NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code

The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission moves to address rising telecommunications sector complaints

The Commerce Commission is asking for views on what telecommunications providers could be doing better to address increasing complaints about the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission confirms approach to enforcing telco obligations

Commerce Commission releases guidance on monitoring and enforcing obligations of telecom operators to offer wholesale services on non-discriminatory basis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

Breach Prevention

ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach

Commerce Commission admits security flaws and pledges to implement stronger systems following burglary incident.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020

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ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service, which recommends continued regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020

eCommerce

ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act

The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020