News

COVID-19 experience highlights the importance of NZ’s world-class telecommunications networks

6 Aug 2020

The high quality of New Zealand’s telecommunications networks and services paid off during the COVID-19 lockdown and will underpin the post COVID-19 economic rebuild, the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) said today.

Telco industry warns of increase in scam calls

10 Jun 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is warning people to be aware of scam calls after a noticeable increase of Wangiri-type calls.

Independent tests show NZ’s broadband performed well during COVID-19 lockdown

21 May 2020

The Commerce Commission’s latest Measuring Broadband New Zealand report shows that on average, copper and fibre broadband connections experienced no significant decrease in download speeds during lockdown, despite unprecedented demand on broadband networks.

Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on draft copper withdrawal code

20 May 2020

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its draft ‘copper withdrawal code’.

Mobile operators warn arson attempts on cell sites may impact phone and internet connectivity

15 May 2020

Following a spate of suspected arson attempts around New Zealand, including a concentration of attacks in South Auckland, the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) supports the country’s three mobile operators Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees in urging community members to report any suspicious activity near cell sites.

Contractors reminded of necessity to ‘look before they dig’

7 May 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is reminding companies undertaking civil works to be extremely careful where they dig.

More telco services permitted under Covid-19 Alert Level 3

26 Apr 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is pleased that installations and infrastructure builds will be able to recommence when the country moves into Covid-19 Alert Level 3 from 11:59pm on Monday 27 April.

Telco industry condemns wilful damage to mobile network

9 Apr 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) strongly condemns wilful damage to New Zealand’s mobile networks, which is causing disruption when the industry is responding to increased demand for phone and internet services during the Alert Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown.

New Zealand telco industry welcomes schools support package

8 Apr 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) welcomes the student support package, announced by the Minister of Education Chris Hipkins today.

Telco industry advises New Zealanders to take care with DIY during Covid-19 lockdown

3 Apr 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is reminding New Zealanders looking to get into the garden, or tackle outdoor home maintenance chores, to be careful where they dig.

August 2020