December 2006
Commission to reconsider bitstream decision
22 December 2006
The Commission will reconsider pricing aspects of Decision 582. That Decision deals with the supply by Telecom of bitstream to ihug and CallPlus. Following the reconsideration, the Commission may amend the pricing terms. In the meantime the Decision remains in full force.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Draft Determination on cost of relay service for the hearing impaired
19 December 2006
The Commerce Commission has released its draft determination on the cost of the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for the hearing impaired.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission receives application for bitstream reconsideration from CallPlus
18 December 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from CallPlus for reconsideration of Decision 582 so far as it relates to the price of the regulated bitstream service supplied to CallPlus by Telecom. This follows a similar application by ihug Limited.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission releases issues paper for mobile market investigation
15 December 2006
The Commerce Commission today released an issues paper to begin public consultation on whether or not to amend the roaming and co-location services.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission receives application for bitstream reconsideration from ihug
12 December 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from ihug for reconsideration of Decision 582 on the price of the regulated bitstream service supplied by Telecom to ihug and CallPlus.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission approves Industry Co-location Code
7 December 2006
The Commerce Commission has completed its consideration of the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum (TCF) code for co-location of radiocommunications services, known as the Co-location Code.Relates to: Telecommunications
November 2006
Schedule 3 Investigations into amending the Roaming and Co-location Services
16 November 2006
The Commerce Commission's investigations into whether or not to amend the terms of the current roaming and co-location services have now formally commenced, with the Commission's decision to investigate under Schedule 3 of the Telecommunications Act 2001 published in today's New Zealand Gazette.Relates to: Telecommunications
October 2006
Commission approves updated price for wholesale bitstream access service
20 October 2006
The Commerce Commission today approved an updated wholesale price of $27.76 per month (excl GST) for the regulated unbundled bitstream access service supplied by Telecom to ihug and CallPlus. This price update is the first of the regular three-monthly adjustments since the determination was released in June and applies from 22 September 2006.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission approves TCF Draft Code
12 October 2006
The Commerce Commission has completed its consideration of the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum (TCF) code for the transfer of telecommunications services, known as the Customer Transfer Code.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission to investigate mobile market
10 October 2006
The Commission announced today that it has considered barriers to entry to the cellular mobile services market and will be investigating possible changes to the regulatory framework.Relates to: Telecommunications
September 2006
Telecommunications Act: Commission issues Final Determination for proposed Vodafone service
28 September 2006
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission reports to Minister on Sprint's compliance with Service Quality Measures for Relay Service
26 September 2006
The Commerce Commission has reported to the Minister of Communications on Sprint International New Zealand Limited's performance in complying with the TSO Deed for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for meeting the telephone communication needs of deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired people. The Commission's report is for the period from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission reports to Minister on Telecom's service obligations
26 September 2006
Relates to: Telecommunications
Interference to Broadband Services on Telecom's Copper Cable Network - Commission's feedback
1 September 2006
In June 2006, the Commission released a final determination under the Telecommunications Act, providing ihug and CallPlus with regulated access to an unconstrained wholesale bitstream service to be supplied by Telecom.Relates to: Telecommunications
August 2006
Commission recommends extension of regulated telecommunications services
29 August 2006
The Commission today released its final report on whether regulation of ten telecommunications services should be extended for two years.Relates to: Telecommunications
Mobile Market: Competition Issues
23 August 2006
On 10 May 2006, the Commerce Commission announced that it intended to examine the reasons for the lack of new entry into the mobile services market as a prelude to deciding whether or not to commence an investigation into possible changes to the regulatory framework. The Commission had expected to complete the initial phase within a few months and make an announcement by the end of August.Relates to: Business Competition, Telecommunications
Commission releases copper loop spectrum management report
2 August 2006
The Commerce Commission has released a report from an independent consultant on the management of interference on the copper loop. The report, Local Loop Spectrum Management[sitetree_link id=3012], focuses on copper loop broadband internet services.Relates to: Telecommunications
July 2006
Telecommunications Commissioner not to seek reappointment
11 July 2006
Telecommunications Commissioner Douglas Webb has advised the Minster of Communications that he will not seek reappointment to the role when his current term expires in March 2007.Relates to: Telecommunications
June 2006
ihug and CallPlus will have bitstream access
22 June 2006
The Commerce Commission has released a final determination under the Telecommunications Act providing ihug and CallPlus with regulated access to a wholesale bitstream service to be supplied by Telecom.Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commission issues Draft Determination for local service interconnection
19 June 2006
The Commerce Commission has issued a Draft Determination for Vodafone's application for an access determination under the Telecommunications Act 2001. This service will provide interconnection of local voice calls between Telecom's fixed network and Vodafone's cellular network for those Vodafone customers with a local number.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commissioner welcomes move on telecommunication changes
16 June 2006
Telecommunications Commissioner Douglas Webb is welcoming a call by Telecom for a voluntary industry initiative that could help the transition to a new regulatory regime.Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commerce Commission releases TRS TSO determination
9 June 2006
The Commerce Commission has released its determination on the cost of running the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for meeting the telephone communication needs of deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired people.Relates to: Telecommunications
May 2006
Extension of regulated telecommunication services: draft report
30 May 2006
The Commission today released its draft report on whether regulation of ten telecommunications services should be extended for two years.Relates to: Business Competition, Telecommunications
Mobile Market: Competition Issues
10 May 2006
The Commerce Commission announced today that it will examine the reasons for the lack of new entry into the mobile services market as a prelude to deciding whether or not to commence an investigation into possible changes to the regulatory framework.Relates to: Telecommunications
April 2006
Mobile Termination Report Provided to the Minister of Communications
20 April 2006
The Commerce Commission has provided to the Minister of Communications its final report into regulation of mobile termination.Relates to: Telecommunications
March 2006
Commerce Commission to investigate Ihug and Callplus applications for regulated bitstream service
29 March 2006
The Commission has decided to investigate two separate applications from Ihug and Callplus for access determinations in relation to the regulated bitstream service.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commerce Commission releases draft TRS TSO
20 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has released its draft determination on the cost of running the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for the hearing impaired.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commission receives two applications for access to regulated bitstream service
14 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has received applications from ihug Limited and Callplus Limited requesting access determinations under the Telecommunications Act 2001 in relation to the provision of bitstream by Telecom New Zealand Limited.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission to investigate Vodafone Application for Interconnection with Telecom's fixed network
14 March 2006
The Commission has decided to investigate Vodafone's request for an access determination in relation to interconnection with Telecom's fixed network. Vodafone is planning to introduce a local service using cellular phones that also act as home phones, and is seeking a service that allows for calls to be passed between Vodafone local customers and Telecom local customers.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission reports to Minister on Sprint's compliance with Service Quality Measures for Relay Service
3 March 2006
The Commerce Commission has presented its report to the Minister of Communications on Sprint International New Zealand Limited's performance in complying with the TSO Deed for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for the hearing impaired.
Relates to: Telecommunications
February 2006
Commission reports to Minister on Telecom's service obligations
9 February 2006
The Commerce Commission completed its annual assessment of Telecom New Zealand Limited's performance in complying with the telecommunications service obligations (TSO) instrument for the 2004/2005 financial year.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Completion of broadband monitoring programme
2 February 2006
The Commerce Commission has completed its monitoring programme of uptake of residential broadband services provided or supported by Telecom New Zealand Limited.
Relates to: Telecommunications
January 2006
Telecommunications Act: Commission receives application for local service interconnection
19 January 2006
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Vodafone for an access determination under the Telecommunications Act 2001.
Relates to: Telecommunications
TelstraClear and Telecom pricing reviews withdrawn
17 January 2006
After announcing on Friday 13 January that they had reached a commercial agreement relating to a range of services, TelstraClear and Telecom have withdrawn all the pricing reviews they had previously lodged with the Commerce Commission.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecom applies to Commission for pricing review of Private Office Networking resale decision
10 January 2006
Telecom New Zealand Limited has applied to the Commerce Commission for a review of the wholesale prices set by the Commission for Private Office Networking services under the Telecommunications Act 2001. This follows a similar application for a review received from TelstraClear Limited in December 2005.
Relates to: Telecommunications
TelstraClear applies to Commission for pricing review of Private Office resale decision
4 January 2006
TelstraClear Limited has applied to the Commerce Commission for a review of the wholesale prices set by the Commission for Private Office Networking services under the Telecommunications Act 2001.
Relates to: Telecommunications
