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New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans
Unified Communications

New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans

NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition
Commerce Commission

One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition

One NZ plans to heighten 5G spectrum through acquisition of Dense Air's New Zealand business, level up speeds and capacity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
New $45 unlimited mobile data plan with perks from MyRepublic
Digital Entertainment

New $45 unlimited mobile data plan with perks from MyRepublic

MyRepublic has launched a new mobile data plan, MyRepublic Plus, offering unlimited data capped at 40 Mbps for $45 per month.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
ComCom seeks views on revenue limits, service quality standards for Chorus
Unified Communications

ComCom seeks views on revenue limits, service quality standards for Chorus

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on resetting revenue limits for Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecoms infrastructure provider.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Commerce Commission Welcomes appointment of Grocery Commissioner
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission Welcomes appointment of Grocery Commissioner

Commerce Commission appoints Pierre van Heerden as the Grocery Commissioner, a move to ensure fair competition in New Zealand's grocery sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
ComCom examines issues with Connexa, 2degrees acquisition
Network Infrastructure

ComCom examines issues with Connexa, 2degrees acquisition

Connexa's acquisition of mobile infrastructure assets from Two Degrees Networks faces competition scrutiny from the Commerce Commission.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2023
ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ
Unified Communications

ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ

The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
ComCom issues final decision on Chorus Regulatory Asset Base
Unified Communications

ComCom issues final decision on Chorus Regulatory Asset Base

A company's RAB amounts to the value of the assets the company has used for delivering regulated fibre services to New Zealand consumers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022
Commission cracks down on sales practices that mislead online shoppers
Email Security

Commission cracks down on sales practices that mislead online shoppers

The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online gift-box retailer, Occasion Box, for making false and unsubstantiated claims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers
Unified Communications

Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers

Mercury NZ charged for misleading customers over early termination fees, with ComCom filing seven charges under Fair Trading Act.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
The NZ TCF endorses move by ComCom to promote TDR dispute scheme
Unified Communications

The NZ TCF endorses move by ComCom to promote TDR dispute scheme

New Zealand Telecoms Forum welcomes Commerce Commission's push for greater access to dispute resolution scheme.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
Digital Entertainment

ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance

The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time
Unified Communications

Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time

99% of top broadband plans in New Zealand can handle four simultaneous high-definition Netflix streams, says Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2022
ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia
Unified Communications

ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia

A new report published by the Commerce Commission has found New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) compares well to Australia's National Broadband Network.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case
Unified Communications

ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case

The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
ComCom welcomes new marketing codes for the telecom industry
Unified Communications

ComCom welcomes new marketing codes for the telecom industry

New marketing codes for New Zealand's telecommunications industry aim to improve transparency and help consumers choose the right broadband service.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Unified Communications

Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications

New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Endpoint Protection

ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March
Cloud Services

Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March

Copper cabinets are soon to be a thing of the past for many Kiwis, with Chorus announcing it will switch off its first copper cabinets in mid-March.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022