Commerce Commission stories - Page 15
Are NZ's health and education sectors ready for UFB?
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.
Kiwis overpaying for fixed-line and mobile services
Thu, 15th Dec 2011
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Kiwis face high prices for mobile and fixed-line services compared to OECD peers, reveals Commerce Commission.
Commerce Commission completes access reviews
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Commerce Commission revamps telco access rules, updating Standard Terms Determinations ahead of Telecom's split.
Vodafone handed second fine from ComCom
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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Vodafone fined nearly £82,000 for misleading promotion, marking its second penalty from ComCom amidst ongoing legal battles.
Watchdog happy with telco's refund efforts
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Telecom to refund overcharged customers USD $2.7 million after settling with Commerce Commission over a broadband data usage error caused by a software fault.
Vodafone found guilty again
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Vodafone has been found guilty of false advertising breaching the Fair Trading Act, less than two months after receiving a $400,000 fine for the same charge.
Telecom broadband regulation terms to stay
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Telecom to remain regulated as Commerce Commission finds limited competition in the UBA broadband market, affecting market dynamics.
Vodafone fined $400,000
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.
ComCom seeks submissions on Telecom UBA competition
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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The Commerce Commission has revised its view of Telecom's competition for UBA and seeks submissions on the revision.
CallPlus 'likely' to pursue damages from Telecom
Thu, 26th May 2011
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CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander said his company will likely also issue proceedings against Telecom in light of ComCom discrimination allegations.
ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Thu, 26th May 2011
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The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.
Joyce accepts ComCom's broadband recommendation
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Ministry accepts Commerce Commission recommendations on resale regulation of retail broadband and data services.
TelstraClear slashes mobile-to-mobile rates - Updated
Fri, 6th May 2011
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TelstraClear stuns competitors with a mobile call rate drop to 19p/min, reacting swiftly to new Commerce Commission pricing.
ComCom cuts mobile termination rates - Updated
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.
Telecom assets overvalued
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Telecom's assets found overvalued by $1.3bn, misleading investors for the second year, reports the Commerce Commission.
Telecom hit with record 'price squeezing' fine
Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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Telecom slugged with a record £12m fine by Auckland High Court for anti-competitive 'price squeezing' tactics in a landmark case.
TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Telecom fined $12m for price squeezing, highlighting need for regulation on ultrafast broadband network, says TelstraClear CEO.
Consumers don't trust govt's UFB bill
Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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A poll of New Zealand consumers shows they don't trust the government's ultra-fast broadband bill and want the Commerce Commission retained as watchdog.
ComCom considers issues that may hinder UFB uptake
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Draft study released that aims to identify issues that may impede the uptake of ultra-fast broadband in New Zealand.
No competitive services for UBA backhaul links
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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All UBA links will still be subject to the terms of the UBA backhaul Standard Terms Determination, says ComCom.