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Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper
Unified Communications

Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper

Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand
Unified Communications

TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand

The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing
Commerce Commission

NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing

Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment
Physical Security

ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment

The Commerce Commission is working with Police after computer equipment was stolen, compromising confidential transcripts from over 200 meetings and interviews.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019

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Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services
Chorus

Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services

The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code
Unified Communications

NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code

The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Commerce Commission moves to address rising telecommunications sector complaints
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission moves to address rising telecommunications sector complaints

The Commerce Commission is asking for views on what telecommunications providers could be doing better to address increasing complaints about the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Commerce Commission confirms approach to enforcing telco obligations
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission confirms approach to enforcing telco obligations

Commerce Commission releases guidance on monitoring and enforcing obligations of telecom operators to offer wholesale services on non-discriminatory basis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach
Breach Prevention

ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach

Commerce Commission admits security flaws and pledges to implement stronger systems following burglary incident.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service
Unified Communications

ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service, which recommends continued regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
eCommerce

ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act

The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus
Unified Communications

ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus

Chorus responds to ComCom report, emphasising fibre's crucial role as broadband held steady in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
NZ's copper and fibre networks held up despite increased demand during lockdown
Unified Communications

NZ's copper and fibre networks held up despite increased demand during lockdown

New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the COVID-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Chorus

ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre

ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Unified Communications

NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims

New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019