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ComCom releases Telecom competition draft
Government

ComCom releases Telecom competition draft

The Commerce Commission has released a draft on its review into whether Telecom faces competition in the provision of the unbundled bitstream access service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2010
ComCom appoints new CEO
Government

ComCom appoints new CEO

Brent Alderton to lead Commerce Commission from next year, replacing the long-serving Nicholas Hill, to drive further performance enhancements.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2010
Orcon: ComCom decision means better deals for Kiwis
Government

Orcon: ComCom decision means better deals for Kiwis

Chief Executive Scott Bartlett sees substantial reduction of broadband and telephone packages following a recent Commerce Commission ruling.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Telecom under ComCom investigation
Government

Telecom under ComCom investigation

ComCom probes Telecom for alleged unfair practices, probing if Telecom Wholesale favoured its retail arm. Final findings due by March end.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Mobile termination process begins
Commerce Commission

Mobile termination process begins

New Zealand begins the lengthy process of setting wholesale prices for mobile call and text termination, targeting completion by March 2011.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
Backhaul services draft reports released
Government

Backhaul services draft reports released

Commerce Commission scrutinises Telecom NZ's backhaul services for competition, potentially leading to regulation if found lacking.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2010
YOU'VE BEEN REPORTED TO THE CYBER-POLICE
Application Performance Monitoring

YOU'VE BEEN REPORTED TO THE CYBER-POLICE

NetSafe launches The ORB, a new online reporting tool for New Zealanders to report cyber offences such as spam, fraud, and child exploitation easily.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Draft review released for backhaul services
Government

Draft review released for backhaul services

Commerce Commission's draft review indicates Telecom faces significant competition in backhaul services, potentially altering future regulations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
Commission reviews Telecom UBA service
Commerce Commission

Commission reviews Telecom UBA service

The Commerce Commission will assess if Telecom New Zealand has limited competition in providing unbundled bitstream access, impacting broadband services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
Telecom ordered to pay $120k
Commerce Commission

Telecom ordered to pay $120k

Telecom is to pay USD $120,000 in refunds for misleading broadband ads, and USD $75,000 to support a price comparison tool, the Commerce Commission has ruled.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2010
Commission reconsiders mobile termination
Commerce Commission

Commission reconsiders mobile termination

Minister Steven Joyce seeks new submissions on the reconsidered Commerce Commission report advocating regulation of mobile call and text termination fees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010
Business NZ members break ranks over regulation
Government

Business NZ members break ranks over regulation

An influential lobby group has broken ranks with Business NZ in a cross-submission supporting the regulation of Mobile Termination Rates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
Spotting the lemon
Government

Spotting the lemon

In a crackdown on 'greenwashing', NZ firms face legal risks for misleading eco-claims in IT procurement, risking hefty fines.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Exit Interview - Matt Crockett
Government

Exit Interview - Matt Crockett

Matt Crockett steps down from Telecom Wholesale after seven years, eyeing a break and new challenges beyond New Zealand's telco scene.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

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Commerce Commission stories

Vodafone asked for mobile termination proposal
Unified Communications

Vodafone asked for mobile termination proposal

The Commerce Commission has instructed Vodafone to propose non-price terms for mobile call and text termination services, with pricing set by the Commission.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2010
Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait
Unified Communications

Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait

Vodafone has expressed disappointment over the Minister's decision to regulate mobile termination rates, delaying potential cost benefits for users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2010
Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon
Unified Communications

Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon

Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2010
ComCom flip flops on mobile rates
Unified Communications

ComCom flip flops on mobile rates

The Commerce Commission is recommending that ICT Minister Steven Joyce reject Vodafone's and Telecom's undertakings and regulate Mobile Termination Rates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th May 2010