Industry News

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.

New global rankings confirm world-class status of New Zealand’s mobile telecommunications sector

15 Sep 2020

New Zealand ranked 3rd in world in GSMA index, retaining top 3 ranking for sixth year in a row New Zealand has again been rated among the world’s best in the largest global survey of mobile networks and services.

Telecommunications sector continues good performance in addressing customer complaints

27 Aug 2020

Latest complaints data released today by the industry’s independent disputes service reinforces how well the telecommunications sector has stepped up for New Zealanders during COVID-19, the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) said today.

Broadband measurement report shows good internet performance for vast majority of New Zealanders

21 Aug 2020

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum welcomes the latest broadband measurement report commissioned by the Commerce Commission, which shows the vast majority of New Zealanders continue to be well served by their internet providers.

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.

Feedback sought on further consultation package for draft fibre input methodologies

24 Jul 2020

The Commerce Commission is inviting feedback on its further consultation package on the development of input methodologies for the regulation of fibre fixed line access services.

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.

Feedback sought on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service (MTAS)

10 Jun 2020

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its draft review findings that the Mobile Access Termination Service (MTAS) should remain regulated.

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.

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