Commerce Commission stories - Page 5

Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.

The Commerce Commission has formally warned MyRepublic for not meeting TDL obligations, crucial for vital telecom services, impacting levy distributions.

The warning follows an investigation into representations Spark made on its website and in emails in August and September 2018.

Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.

Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.

Infratil eyes Vodafone NZ buy amid stiff competition and turbulent times, as the telco faces mass layoffs, fines, and leadership changes.

Slingshot faces a warning from the Commerce Commission, accused of misleading customers about a 10% discount for bundling broadband and electricity services.

Auckland's Vector Limited has been fined $3.575m for excessive power outages, breaching network quality standards.

The Commerce Commission warns consumers to be vigilant when purchasing event tickets online after the High Court dismissed its injunction bid against Viagogo.

The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.

The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.

Noel Leeming has been fined NZD $200,000 for misleading consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, according to the Commerce Commission.

The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.

Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn’t convinced.

The light is shining on confusing complexities and consumer complaints about online retail and telco marketing behaviours in the new report.

PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.

Despite Vodafone and Spark’s protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.

The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.

Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.

The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.