Commerce Commission stories - Page 2
Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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Mercury NZ charged for misleading customers over early termination fees, with ComCom filing seven charges under Fair Trading Act.
The NZ TCF endorses move by ComCom to promote TDR dispute scheme
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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New Zealand Telecoms Forum welcomes Commerce Commission's push for greater access to dispute resolution scheme.
ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.
Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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99% of top broadband plans in New Zealand can handle four simultaneous high-definition Netflix streams, says Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme report.
ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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A new report published by the Commerce Commission has found New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) compares well to Australia's National Broadband Network.
ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case
Wed, 18th May 2022
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The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.
ComCom welcomes new marketing codes for the telecom industry
Tue, 17th May 2022
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New marketing codes for New Zealand's telecommunications industry aim to improve transparency and help consumers choose the right broadband service.
Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.
Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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Copper cabinets are soon to be a thing of the past for many Kiwis, with Chorus announcing it will switch off its first copper cabinets in mid-March.
ComCom seeks feedback on broadband performance programme
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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The Commerce Commission is inviting feedback on enhancements to its Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme.
Proceedings filed against government software provider
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).
Watchdog expects telecommunications retail service issues to be addressed
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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The Commerce Commission wants to see an improvement in the quality of retail services offered by the telecommunications industry.
Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.
Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.
Com Com to head to court on Google Ads price fixing
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings at the High Court claiming Moola engaged in cartel conduct relating to online advertising on Google Ads.
The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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chorus
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The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.
Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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The Commerce Commission has revealed its draft decisions on price-quality regulation for Chorus and information disclosure requirements for fibre companies.
Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
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UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Sat, 1st May 2021
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Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.