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ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Chorus

ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus

Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2021
Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act
Commerce Commission

Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act

In a ruling from the Auckland District Court last week, Vodafone NZ was guilty of being 'liable to mislead' consumers about the nature of its FibreX service.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Commerce Commission outlines competition issues regarding HP NZ's recent submission
Supply Chain

Commerce Commission outlines competition issues regarding HP NZ's recent submission

Commerce Commission reviews HP NZ's application for resale price maintenance, examining potential competition issues.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
HP NZ asks Commerce Commission to authorise engagement in resale price maintenance
HP

HP NZ asks Commerce Commission to authorise engagement in resale price maintenance

HP New Zealand is seeking authorization from the Commerce Commission to engage in resale price maintenance for its online stores.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021

Global Stories

Watchdog expects telecommunications retail service issues to be addressed
Unified Communications

Watchdog expects telecommunications retail service issues to be addressed

The Commerce Commission wants to see an improvement in the quality of retail services offered by the telecommunications industry.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry

Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme

The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Com Com to head to court on Google Ads price fixing
Google

Com Com to head to court on Google Ads price fixing

The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings at the High Court claiming Moola engaged in cartel conduct relating to online advertising on Google Ads.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2021
The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing

The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers

UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme
Unified Communications

NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme

New Zealand telcos back Commerce Commission's review into the Telecomms Dispute Resolution Scheme, says NZ Telecommunications Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission

The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Unified Communications

Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills

Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Unified Communications

ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Telco Plan B under fire over failure to comply with levy requirements
Unified Communications

Telco Plan B under fire over failure to comply with levy requirements

Plan B Group warned by Commerce Commission over failure to meet information obligations for Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
New Zealand telcos to support Commerce Commission changes
Unified Communications

New Zealand telcos to support Commerce Commission changes

New Zealand's three main mobile operators have agreed to provide more information and tools to support consumer choice.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback
Chorus

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets

Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021