Global Stories

Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers

UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021

Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission

The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme

Vodafone New Zealand is fast-tracking its regional investment program to improve mobile phone and internet coverage across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

Unified Communications

First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live

The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live providing 4G wireless broadband and mobile calling services in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021

Chorus

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets

Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Fibre

Christchurch's Enable chief exec to step down

Fuller has led the fibre network provider since its inception in 2007. He will step down between July and September in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020

Unified Communications

ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

Unified Communications

ComCom seeks increase in telecommunications, fibre funding

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on funding for regulation of telecommunications, electricity, and gas sectors. Increased funding proposed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

Chorus

Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services

The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

Unified Communications

The growing need for a dual focus with enterprise connectivity

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for reliable enterprise networks to accommodate remote access, with Chorus offering connectivity solutions for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission confirms approach to enforcing telco obligations

Commerce Commission releases guidance on monitoring and enforcing obligations of telecom operators to offer wholesale services on non-discriminatory basis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

Unified Communications

Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband

More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus

The Commerce Commission has revealed its draft decisions on price-quality regulation for Chorus and information disclosure requirements for fibre companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021

Chorus

ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus

Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2021

Chorus

Chorus launches Hyperfibre across New Zealand

Chorus has launched Hyperfibre, the next-gen broadband technology, across New Zealand, offering faster speeds and changing the digital landscape for Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020