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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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In a ruling from the Auckland District Court last week, Vodafone NZ was guilty of being 'liable to mislead' consumers about the nature of its FibreX service.
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NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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New Zealand telcos back Commerce Commission's review into the Telecomms Dispute Resolution Scheme, says NZ Telecommunications Forum.
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Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission’s Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.
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Commerce Commission outlines competition issues regarding HP NZ's recent submission
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Commerce Commission reviews HP NZ's application for resale price maintenance, examining potential competition issues.
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Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
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HP NZ asks Commerce Commission to authorise engagement in resale price maintenance
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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HP New Zealand is seeking authorization from the Commerce Commission to engage in resale price maintenance for its online stores.
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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.