﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.tcf.org.nz/templates/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Media Releases</title><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/content/544d803d-098d-4f7d-87d2-4453f9c288d7.html</link><description>Media Releases</description><copyright>(c) 2007 TCF, New Zealand</copyright><ttl>15</ttl><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/7679c0cd-13f4-43a8-b0d1-5d7748f0384a.html</guid><title>TCF Emergency Calling Code Issued for Public Consultation</title><description>The TCF has issued its draft Emergency Calling Code for public consultation. The aim of the code is to set minimum industry standards that would provide for the consistent availability of emergency services calling.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/7679c0cd-13f4-43a8-b0d1-5d7748f0384a.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>14 Dec 2008 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/7fba3264-5c3f-46c7-9632-f53868e837eb.html</guid><title>TCF Farewells Long-Serving Independent Chair</title><description>The TCF farewells Malcolm Alexander, who has been Independent Chair of the TCF since its establishment in 2002.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/7fba3264-5c3f-46c7-9632-f53868e837eb.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>02 Oct 2008 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/204f4330-3e35-4e13-8081-b91bc9353de4.html</guid><title>TCF Expresses Support for Telecommunications Commissioner</title><description /><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/204f4330-3e35-4e13-8081-b91bc9353de4.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>18 Sep 2008 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/01078523-35f5-41c4-b8bc-7ed0b4d07848.html</guid><title>ICT Industry Moves To Address Copyright Confusion</title><description>A joint statement from the TCF, InternetNZ, ISPANZ, TUANZ, New Zealand Computer Society &amp; Women in Technology, on section 92A of the recently passed Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act.

</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/01078523-35f5-41c4-b8bc-7ed0b4d07848.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>18 Sep 2008 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/f070ec9c-3169-44d7-9b30-762edd783923.html</guid><title>Proposed Changes to Mobile Content Code issued for public consultation</title><description>In accordance with the TCF’s code review policy, the existing Mobile Content Code has been updated with suggested changes and issued for public consultation.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/f070ec9c-3169-44d7-9b30-762edd783923.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>08 Sep 2008 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/fa246b63-751c-468b-a866-244a07354033.html</guid><title>100,000th ported number</title><description>Telecommunications Industry Celebrates 100,000th ported number
</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/fa246b63-751c-468b-a866-244a07354033.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>03 Sep 2008 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/310926b0-af5b-44d2-82ea-32b1d2216e69.html</guid><title>TSO reform should reflect modern landscape</title><description>TCF has completed its Report on the Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO) and has submitted its recommendations to government.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/310926b0-af5b-44d2-82ea-32b1d2216e69.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>24 Jul 2008 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/86bbc003-5a5d-4778-a032-70f77d44aeea.html</guid><title>Peter Dengate Thrush named as Chair </title><description>Peter Dengate Thrush named as Chair of industry working group for IP Interconnection</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/86bbc003-5a5d-4778-a032-70f77d44aeea.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>22 Jul 2008 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/fab67998-db5c-4b67-981a-ad3b9638240e.html</guid><title>Draft TSO Report issued for public consultation</title><description>The TCF has issued a Draft Report on the Local Service Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO). The report sets out three key options for the provisions of the TSO service going forward.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/fab67998-db5c-4b67-981a-ad3b9638240e.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>31 Mar 2008 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/6f806563-9f05-47f7-afae-3cda720a505e.html</guid><title>Broadband and Mobile Deployment Plans get a Boost</title><description>TCF welcomes Government’s decision regarding National Environmental Standards</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/6f806563-9f05-47f7-afae-3cda720a505e.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>06 Mar 2008 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/2cbd4398-32fd-433e-ab80-4dc3c69b0a57.html</guid><title>Disconnection Code issued for public consultation</title><description>Draft code setting minimum industry standards telecommunications providers should comply with when developing, operating and applying disconnection policies to residential customers.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/2cbd4398-32fd-433e-ab80-4dc3c69b0a57.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>04 Mar 2008 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/c736a97f-5afc-4f06-b887-6e29f9e4baaf.html</guid><title>Boost to consumer confidence for mobile premium messaging services</title><description>New industry standards agreed for the process of operating and advertising these services</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/c736a97f-5afc-4f06-b887-6e29f9e4baaf.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>26 Feb 2008 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/6e27c606-8e26-4577-961b-743fd4aa0526.html</guid><title>New Dispute Service Launched for Telecommunication Consumers</title><description>The consumer dispute resolution process developed by the TCF is available for customers of New Zealand’s telecommunication and ISP companies from Friday 30 November.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/6e27c606-8e26-4577-961b-743fd4aa0526.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>26 Nov 2007 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/03aabfcb-e038-4193-b22c-a3db32a09cea.html</guid><title>Industry Agreement On Interference Management Issues</title><description>The agreement covers pair separation, change management, deployment limits, definition of PSD masks, clarification of deployment states for cabinets, and the voice service management plan.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/03aabfcb-e038-4193-b22c-a3db32a09cea.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>24 Oct 2007 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/271066dd-20b7-49a2-abec-8458cef7c5b7.html</guid><title>Mobile Premium Rate Messaging Services Code issued for public consultation</title><description>The Code seeks to set standards providers of premium messaging services, covering issues such as the customer authorisation and notification process, advertising requirements and additional rules relating to subscription and chat services.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/271066dd-20b7-49a2-abec-8458cef7c5b7.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>22 Oct 2007 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/5e4c0e21-5b38-44a3-a899-36f1e0d740f4.html</guid><title>Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum Wins Chairman’s Award</title><description>TCF was recognised for its achievements at the 16th annual TUANZ Innovation Awards</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/5e4c0e21-5b38-44a3-a899-36f1e0d740f4.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>16 Oct 2007 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/ea5c6b35-d146-471b-9402-aa3513aec907.html</guid><title>Telecommunications Industry Agreement on Backhaul</title><description>TCF has reached unanimous agreement on key technical standards in relation to backhaul services for unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and unbundled copper local loop (UCLL).</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/ea5c6b35-d146-471b-9402-aa3513aec907.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>06 Sep 2007 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/cfb47acd-e80c-4820-9977-571ba1660f8c.html</guid><title>ISP Spam Code of Practice launched</title><description>Joint Press Release - InternetNZ, TCF, the Marketing Association and ISPANZ endorse  ISP Spam Code of Practice

</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/cfb47acd-e80c-4820-9977-571ba1660f8c.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>04 Sep 2007 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/dee75fb6-9fc6-42c8-86f2-4826f5ef2244.html</guid><title>First members of Disputes Resolution Scheme announced</title><description>CallPlus, Orcon Internet, Telecom, TelstraClear, Vodafone and WorldxChange announced as the inaugural signatories to the Telecommunication Disputes Resolution Scheme.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/dee75fb6-9fc6-42c8-86f2-4826f5ef2244.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>03 Sep 2007 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/ec7c19b9-ec39-4509-b0e8-553f6f4d3ad4.html</guid><title>Inaugural CEO for the TCF</title><description>Ralph Chivers appointed as the TCF's first chief executive.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/ec7c19b9-ec39-4509-b0e8-553f6f4d3ad4.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>14 Aug 2007 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/b0baf44f-691f-4d3b-81ac-e4ac8632a0ad.html</guid><title>Milestone for Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme</title><description>Dispute Resolution Services Limited appointed as Scheme Agent for forthcoming Telecommunication Disputes Resolution Scheme.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/b0baf44f-691f-4d3b-81ac-e4ac8632a0ad.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>15 Jul 2007 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/25b8f029-0612-4ac6-9c8f-6b537748c0aa.html</guid><title>Industry Agreement on ‘UBA’ </title><description>Unanimous agreement on a suite of key issues relating to Unbundled Bitstream Access.</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/25b8f029-0612-4ac6-9c8f-6b537748c0aa.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>01 Jul 2007 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/8dfe006a-a901-4257-b1cb-5b9a11f72256.html</guid><title>Mobile and local number portability live 1 April</title><description>LMNP launch as scheduled</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/8dfe006a-a901-4257-b1cb-5b9a11f72256.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>30 Mar 2007 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/79c78dcf-e2d3-4f69-84d4-c0492ac19de0.html</guid><title>Dispute Resolution Scheme Agent sought </title><description>The TCF is seeking an independent Scheme Agent for its Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme. </description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/79c78dcf-e2d3-4f69-84d4-c0492ac19de0.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>01 Mar 2007 11:00:00</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/2d1576e9-8843-4340-a2a9-32e1e4503a69.html</guid><title>Telecommunications Customer Complaints Scheme endorsed</title><description>Customer Complaints Code and the Telecommunication Disputes Resolution Scheme endorsed by TCF</description><link>http://www.tcf.org.nz/news/2d1576e9-8843-4340-a2a9-32e1e4503a69.html</link><author>TCF</author><pubDate>20 Dec 2006 11:00:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>