Industry News

Final decision on allocation of $10 million Telecommunications Development Levy

3 Dec 2020

The Commerce Commission has today released its final determination on the allocation of payments for the Government’s $10 million Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) for 2019/20.

Telco industry reminds New Zealanders to be wary of scam phone calls

17 Nov 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is marking International Fraud Awareness Week by urging New Zealanders to follow the “two golden rules” to minimise their risk of falling victim to scam phone calls.

Telco industry committed to keeping vulnerable home phone customers connected

17 Nov 2020

The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services during power cuts and welcomes the publication of the Commerce Commission’s final 111 Contact Code, the NZ Telecommunications Forum (TCF) said today.

Commission completes input methodologies to valuing fibre providers’ financial loss

3 Nov 2020

The Commerce Commission has released its final decision on its approach to determining the value of the financial loss asset for fibre service providers under the new fibre regulatory regime.

Telecommunications sector welcomes Commerce Commission review of the TDRS

29 Oct 2020

Due to recent changes to the Telecommunications Act, the Commerce Commission is required to review the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme (TDRS).

Draft decision on allocation of $10 million Telecommunications Development Levy

22 Oct 2020

The Commerce Commission has today released its draft determination on the allocation of payments for the Government’s $10 million Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) for 2019/20.

Telco industry reminds New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones

19 Oct 2020

Recycling Week NZ is about much more than just bottles, cans, plastic and paper - the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is encouraging New Zealanders to rummage through their household drawers and recycle their old mobile phones.

Commission releases rules to safeguard consumers of fibre broadband

13 Oct 2020

The Commerce Commission has today published its first set of final decisions on the input methodologies that will apply to fibre fixed line access services.

Telecommunications industry launches new 5G Facts website

16 Sep 2020

Consumer survey shows most New Zealanders aren’t confident in their knowledge of 5G and would like easier ways to find out the facts

Proposed approach to fibre regulation released

15 Sep 2020

The Commerce Commission has today released its first paper for fibre price-quality and information disclosure regulation. This paper sets out the proposed process and approach to regulating telecommunications companies that provide fibre access services in New Zealand.