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Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Government

Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...

Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour's ICT spokeswoman.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?
Commerce Commission

Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?

Kiwi telecoms customers getting more for their money, says report, with investment and broadband connections increasing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
Chorus braces for $10m earnings hit…
Chorus

Chorus braces for $10m earnings hit…

Chorus faces a $10m hit to 2014 earnings after a Commerce Commission decision hikes copper line component prices, backdating charges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
ComCom consults on cost of capital for telecommunications price reviews
Commerce Commission

ComCom consults on cost of capital for telecommunications price reviews

ComCom invites feedback on its approach for telecoms pricing, scrutinizing how capital costs impact rates for key broadband services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2014
Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing
Unified Communications

Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing

Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing

Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Commerce Commission

Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids

Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Kiwis will benefit provided the Govt don't intervene
Chorus

Kiwis will benefit provided the Govt don't intervene

The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013

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Commerce Commission stories

Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Unified Communications

Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal

Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Unified Communications

Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block

Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Unified Communications

'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers

Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation

NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Commission revises draft Telecommunications Development Levy paper
Unified Communications

Commission revises draft Telecommunications Development Levy paper

Commerce Commission revises draft on who pays a £50m telecom levy, aiming to fine-tune compliance and technicalities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap
Supply Chain

Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap

The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Unified Communications

Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad

Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Unified Communications

Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers

Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal 'slamming' practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Slingshot fined $250,000 for “slamming” customers
Commerce Commission

Slingshot fined $250,000 for “slamming” customers

Slingshot fined £250,000 for misleading customers and switching services without consent, impacting competition in the telecoms market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?
Unified Communications

Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?

2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013