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Commerce Commission stories - Page 10

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Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
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Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.
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'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.
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Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour’s ICT spokeswoman.
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Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.
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Are Kiwis getting more for their telco money?
Wed, 21st May 2014
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Kiwi telecoms customers getting more for their money, says report, with investment and broadband connections increasing.
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Chorus braces for $10m earnings hit…
Fri, 25th Apr 2014
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Chorus faces a $10m hit to 2014 earnings after a Commerce Commission decision hikes copper line component prices, backdating charges.
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Commission revises draft Telecommunications Development Levy paper
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Commerce Commission revises draft on who pays a £50m telecom levy, aiming to fine-tune compliance and technicalities.
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Key ducks but can’t avoid High Court Chorus slap
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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High Court deals blow to John Key over Chorus, urging adherence to Commerce Commission's copper pricing.
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ComCom consults on cost of capital for telecommunications price reviews
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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ComCom invites feedback on its approach for telecoms pricing, scrutinizing how capital costs impact rates for key broadband services.
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Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.
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Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.
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Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.
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Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal ‘slamming’ practices.
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Slingshot fined $250,000 for “slamming” customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Slingshot fined £250,000 for misleading customers and switching services without consent, impacting competition in the telecoms market.
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Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.
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Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
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Kiwis will benefit provided the Govt don’t intervene
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.
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Commission releases final decision on Chorus' copper pricing
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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The Commerce Commission has set the cost of Chorus' UBA service at $10.92 per line per month, effective from 1 December 2014.
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Commission releases draft Telco Development Levy
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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The Commerce Commission today released its draft determination for the amount 22 telecommunications providers will pay towards the $50 million Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) for 2012/13.
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Vodafone seeks clearance to acquire radio spectrum
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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Vodafone NZ bids to acquire extra 700 MHz spectrum, eyeing a stronger foothold in 4G network development amidst digital TV switchover.
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Commerce Commission issues Sky with telco warning
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Commission issues warning regarding Sky’s contracts with telco retail service providers, claiming the deals likely harmed competition.
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Students and schools could be affected by ‘copper tax’
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Students and schools face added costs as 'copper tax' may increase internet charges, warns coalition.
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Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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Sky Network Television has agreed a resale and distribution agreement with Vodafone after the mobile phone company bought Telstra Corp.'s New Zealand unit last year.