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Mobile operators should improve consumer choice through easier comparisons.More

"The purpose of this paper is to set out our early thinking on how we approach the major aspects the new regulations will cover."More

In 2019, thieves stole computers from a third party supplier. ComCom admits it was also at fault.More

"The purpose of the five-yearly review of MTAS is to determine whether we think there is merit in taking a deeper look at removing some of the regulation around mobile services."More

ComCom accuses Becextech of a number of breaches, including false price claims.More

"Broadband in New Zealand was really put to the test by our pandemic response, so it is encouraging that speeds have held up so well."More

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

“By 2022, most New Zealanders are expected to have access to fibre at home. That means large parts of the traditional copper phone and broadband network may no longer be needed."More

"The OECD average price has dropped since last year, New Zealand is now more expensive than the international average.”  More

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

Consultation is open on the draft guidance until 28 April 2020, with cross-submissions due by 12 May 2020.More

"It was a failure to implement and then ensure proper processes were operating. This was highly careless."More

The Commission was informed last week that more than 200 meeting and interview transcripts across a range of the Commission’s work were contained on computer equipment stolen in a burglary.More

"Having assessed the state of competition in the mobile market, we haven't identified any particular problems or structural issues that could be hampering competition."More

The new 4G cell site will increase the area’s access to communication services, with boosted mobile phone reception and data speeds faster than 3G.More

“As the copper network is gradually withdrawn there may be a small number of New Zealanders who could be left without the means to call 111 during an emergency if they have a power failure.”More

The Commerce Commission has cited the range of alternative voice offerings and shrinking consumer numbers as reasons to let Spark take the reigns.More

Slingshot, Flip and Orcon have had 13 charges laid against them by the Commerce Commission.More

Changes made by parliament direct the Commission report on telco providers.More

"Chorus is torpedoing broadband innovation with predatory pricing, and its proposed price drop of 15c a month is pathetic."More

New Zealand’s broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.More

"We will consider the need for new regulated backhaul services in a review that we are required to undertake some time before 2025."More

Under the Telecommunications Act, liable companies must provide the Commission with audited financial information that the Commission can use to apportion the levy.More

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