Commerce Commission stories - Page 9

The Commerce Commission Telecomms Monitoring Report says data used by broadband subscribers each month rose 50% from 32GB in 2014 to 48GB in 2015.

Two mobile traders have been fined $171,500 for failing to provide borrowers with legally required information.

NZ Telecommunications Forum praises ComCom report highlighting Kiwis' access to world-class, affordable telco services.

New Zealand's telecoms sector changing rapidly, with data consumption accelerating and mobile calling set to overtake fixed lines.

Formal warnings have been issued against failed Intagr8, its director and former staffer after ComCom finds evidence of Fair Trading breach.

Three mobile traders selling goods including electronics at higher prices than retailers have pleaded guilty to charges brought by ComCom.

Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.

The Commerce Commission has given the all-clear for Spark to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum.

Flexi Buy fined £50k following Commerce Commission's report on mobile trader industry, as investigations into other companies continue.

Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.

Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.

The Commerce Commission has released a report on unfair contract terms in the New Zealand telecommunications sector.

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.

The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.

Chorus has made a further submission to the Commerce Commission ahead of the final determination on pricing of its copper network.

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.

As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.

Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.