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TCF appoints Barry Jordan as Chair of Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Board

Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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TCF Telecommunications Dispute Resolution appoints Barry Jordan as chair of new-look board overseeing revamped dispute resolution scheme.
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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.
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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.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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New Zealand telecoms sector warns customers of a scam text message asking them to click on a link or download an app for delivery information.
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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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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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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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Kiwis have 'world-class' broadband - TCF

Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications consumers are receiving good broadband services, according to a report from the Commerce Commission.
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NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.
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NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.
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Telco industry urges New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones

Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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New Zealanders are being urged to recycle their old mobile phones as part of Recycling Week NZ, supported by the Telecommunications Forum.
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COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications networks will drive the post-COVID rebuild, says the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum.
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ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services

Wed, 20th May 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.
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Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks

Tue, 19th May 2020
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Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
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Vodafone opens Essential Connectivity Hubs during COVID-19 lockdown

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Vodafone New Zealand has opened 45 stores this week to support New Zealanders with essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
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Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
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NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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New Zealand's telco industry is confident it can handle the increased demand as more people work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand

Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.