Commerce Commission stories - Page 18

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degreees have until tomorrow to decide if they should meet to reach mutual agreement on non-price terms for mobile termination rates.

[Updated - Telecom responds]Loyalty offers made by Telecom Wholesale between December 2008 and July 2009 are the subject of Commerce Commission proceedings.

Telecom is trialling new technology to turbo-charge broadband speeds, but it could be a while before users can take advantage of it.

Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.

WHEN it comes to Internet performance, it really depends on what end of the country you live in as to what speeds you can expect.

The Commerce Commission has launched legal action against Vodafone, accusing it of misleading advertising in six campaigns dating back to 2006.

Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.

[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.

New Zealand's government scraps the Kiwishare in favour of a levy to fund rural broadband, reallocating NZD $100 million from various sources for better access.

Telecom Wholesale halts its broadband and residential PSTN ‘loyalty’ offer following a breach of separation undertakings, with potential penalties looming.

If you’re living in an area in which it is uneconomic to supply you with a telecommunications service, please stand up.

New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.

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