Commerce Commission stories - Page 13

2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.

The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.

The Commerce Commission has set the cost of Chorus' UBA service at $10.92 per line per month, effective from 1 December 2014.

The Commerce Commission's draft determination outlines the GBP £32 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2012/13, impacting 22 providers.

Vodafone NZ bids to acquire extra 700 MHz spectrum, eyeing a stronger foothold in 4G network development amidst digital TV switchover.

Commission issues warning regarding Sky’s contracts with telco retail service providers, claiming the deals likely harmed competition.

New Zealand schools and students could face steep internet costs as proposed 'copper tax' may shift NZD $600 million to broadband provider, Chorus.

Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.

Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's ‘SuperNet’ advertising campaign.

NZ Commerce Commission updates merger guidelines to reflect case law and international practices, balancing benefits and competition.

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale will press ahead with a review of wholesale broadband pricing on Chorus's ageing copper lines.

The Commerce Commission's draft on copper line pricing sets investors against consumers, stirring a debate on fibre vs copper broadband access.

John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.

NZ consumers sidelined as Chorus benefits from Commerce Commission's pricing decision, says Labour's Clare Curran.

Chorus averts major price slash on copper services, winning regulatory nod with slight 3.9% cut, easing fears for its ageing network's revenue.

Government receives draft determination on pricing for the unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and a final determination on the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL).

Following Vodafone's acquisition of telco firm, the NZ Commerce Commission will monitor fixed-to-mobile pricing.

Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.