TCF Newsletter 2026 September

Oct 1, 2026

The final quarter of the year looms, and with it the slide towards summer and the Christmas break.

But for the moment, we have lots of action in the telco sector to report on — from progress in the fight against scams and a win worth celebrating, to the new Emergency Management Act and its enhanced view of critical infrastructure networks. We’re also continuing our work with the Commerce Commission on product disclosure, switching and debt practices.

In our people profile, we meet Fiona Matthews from Connexa, one of the new tower companies that have re-shaped the mobile landscape. Just what is a tower company and what role do they play?

Find out more below.

CONTENTS:

  • TCF Q3 Fraud Seminar – Auckland
  • One-click Reporting Strengthening Scam Disruption
  • ThreatShield Turns One: Collaboration Delivering Real Results
  • Recognition on the Global stage
  • New Consumer Scam Protection Code
  • TCF Scam Prevention Code Review
  • Emergency Management
  • Telecommunications Emergency Forum (TEF)
  • TCF Emergency Calling Code
  • TEMP Nearing Completion
  • IP Interconnection Standard
  • Commerce Commission Projects
  • People Spotlight – Fiona Matthews
  • Resources & Insights
  • Upcoming Events

Check out the full newsletter here

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