Commerce Commission stories - Page 14

Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone’s purchase of TelstraClear.

Commerce Commission details plan for setting the telco levy, seeking to fund critical services like 111 upgrades.

ComCom deems less regulation needed in NZ's telecom sector, credits boosted competition to Telecom's Chorus spin-off last year.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A 'diverse range' of supply options will be a pivotal factor encouraging consumers to overcome the cost boundary, regulator says.

The Commerce Commission's latest move appears to signal bad news for the fibre network company; what's really going on?.

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

Testing company TrueNet needs more than 200 volunteers to help them measure the country's broadband performance - ISP employees need not apply.

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

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

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

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

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

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