December 2008
Commerce Commission releases discussion paper as part of Next Generation Networks study
24 December 2008
The Commerce Commission today released a discussion paper which provides an overview of the drivers and implications of Next Generation Networks (NGN) deployment internationally, and looks at the relevance of these in the New Zealand market.Relates to: Telecommunications
National Roaming Update
23 December 2008
On 5 September 2008, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology wrote asking the Commission to consider whether there were reasonable grounds to commence an investigation into whether regulation of national roaming should be extended to include price.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases third report on broadband quality
23 December 2008
The third quarterly report on broadband quality has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analysts IDC, the report examines the quality of broadband service provided by New Zealand's internet service providers (ISPs).Relates to: Telecommunications
Final TSO Determinations released by Commerce Commission for 2007/08 TRS
19 December 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its 2007/08 final determinations on the:
- cost of the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for the hearing impaired;
- and the proportion of cost to be met by each party liable to contribute to the cost of the TRS and the local residential telephone service obligation.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases September quarterly report on telecommunications markets
12 December 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its September quarterly monitoring report containing key statistics about telecommunications markets in New Zealand.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission issues standard terms determination for the mobile co-location service
11 December 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released its final standard terms determination (STD) on the non-price terms on which access providers must make co-location on cellular mobile transmission sites (the Mobile Co-location Service) available to other mobile network operators.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commerce Commission releases draft Telecom TSO cost calculation for 2007/08
8 December 2008
The Commerce Commission today released a telecommunication service obligation (TSO) Cost Calculation Determination for the Local Residential Telephone Service covering the 2007/08 year. The draft cost is $70.7 million.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases report on numbering management
5 December 2008
The Commerce Commission today released its report on telecommunications numbering in New Zealand currently administered under the Number Administration Deed (NAD).Relates to: Telecommunications
November 2008
Telecommunications Act: Commerce Commission releases draft Telecom TSO cost calculation for 2006/07
24 November 2008
The Commerce Commission today released a telecommunication service obligation (TSO) determination for the Local Residential Telephone Service covering the 2006/07 year. The draft cost is $62.8 million.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Draft TSO Determinations released by Commerce Commission
14 November 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its 2007/08 draft determinations on:
- the cost of the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for the hearing impaired; and
- the proportion of the cost to be met by each party liable to contribute to the cost of the TRS and the local residential telephone service obligation.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Early registration opens for Next Generation Networks conference
11 November 2008
Registration for the Commerce Commission's Next Generation Networks conference is open from today.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission decides to investigate mobile termination
6 November 2008
The Commerce Commission today announced it is commencing an investigation into whether mobile termination access services should be regulated.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission consults on telecommunications market monitoring reports
4 November 2008
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its quarterly and annual telecommunications market monitoring reports. These reports aim to give a broad indication of what progress has been made towards achieving competitive prices for telecommunications services.
Relates to: Telecommunications
October 2008
Commerce Commission releases draft requirements paper on regulatory financial reporting by Telecom
23 October 2008
The Commerce Commission today issued a draft paper on the regulatory reporting requirements for the accounting separation of Telecom. The draft paper outlines the financial information that Telecom must provide and the conditions it must follow when preparing this information.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases second report on broadband quality
20 October 2008
The second quarterly report on broadband quality has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analysts IDC, the report examines the quality of broadband service provided by New Zealand's internet service providers (ISPs).
Relates to: Telecommunications
September 2008
Commerce Commission reports to Minister on Sprint's compliance with Telecommunications Service Obligations
25 September 2008
The Commerce Commission has reported to the Minister for Communications and Information Technology on Sprint International New Zealand Limited's performance in complying with the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) Deed for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for the period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008. This Deed sets out the service quality requirements for the provision of the TSO relay services which enable hearing impaired telecommunications users to make relay calls.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Commissioner to stand down temporarily
19 September 2008
The Minister of Commerce and the Minister of Communications and Information Technology have today agreed that Dr Ross Patterson will be taking a leave of absence from the Commerce Commission for health reasons.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission reports to Minister on Telecom's Telecommunications Service Obligations
18 September 2008
The Commerce Commission has advised the Minister of Communications that Telecom has complied with all its Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) quality measures for the 2007/08 financial year.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecom remedies Separation Undertakings Breach
17 September 2008
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has received information from Telecom that satisfies him that the breach of Telecom's Separation Undertakings that occurred on 30 June 2008 has been remedied.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commerce Commission releases final Telecom TSO cost calculation for 2004/05
9 September 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its telecommunication service obligations (TSO) determination covering the 2004/05 year.
Relates to: Telecommunications
August 2008
Commerce Commission releases June quarterly report on telecommunications markets
29 August 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its June quarterly monitoring report containing key statistics about telecommunications markets in New Zealand.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases draft report on numbering management
28 August 2008
The Commerce Commission today released its draft report for the study into telecommunications numbering. Numbering refers to the use of telephone numbers in the supply of telecommunications services.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases issues paper on mobile termination
8 August 2008
The Commerce Commission today released an issues paper on mobile termination. The Commission is currently considering whether there are reasonable grounds to launch a Schedule 3 investigation under the Telecommunications Act.
Relates to: Telecommunications
July 2008
Commission issues draft standard terms determination for the mobile co-location service
25 July 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released its draft standard terms determination on the non-price terms for co-location on cellular mobile transmission sites (the Mobile Co-location Service).
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission notifies Telecom of breach of the Separation Undertakings
11 July 2008
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has written to Telecom advising that the first prima facie breach of the Separation Undertakings has occurred. It appears that the breach is unintentional.
Relates to: Telecommunications
June 2008
Final determinations for backhaul services
27 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released its final determinations on the price and non-price terms for the backhaul services that support the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL) and unbundled bitstream (UBA) broadband services.Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Commissioner consults on Next Generation Networks study
23 June 2008
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has today released a questionnaire which seeks feedback on a number of issues likely to be relevant to the Commerce Commission's study into Next Generation Networks (NGN). This follows the release of the NGN Study terms of reference in May 2008.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission releases draft paper on accounting separation of Telecom
20 June 2008
The Commerce Commission today issued a draft paper on the principles and regulatory reporting requirements for the accounting separation of Telecom. The draft paper outlines the financial information that Telecom must provide and the guidelines it must follow.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission releases first report on broadband quality
16 June 2008
The first quarterly report on New Zealand broadband performance has been released by the Commerce Commission. Commissioned from broadband measurement consultancy Epitiro and ICT analyst firm IDC, the report examines the relative performance of New Zealand's internet service providers (ISPs).
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission releases March quarterly report on telecommunications markets
12 June 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its March quarterly monitoring report containing key statistics about telecommunications markets in New Zealand and overseas.Relates to: Telecommunications
Commerce Commission to conduct Telecommunications Numbering Management Study
6 June 2008
The Commerce Commission today issued the terms of reference for a study into telecommunications numbering.
Relates to: Telecommunications
May 2008
Commerce Commission releases Revised Draft TSO cost calculation for 2005/06
26 May 2008
The Commerce Commission today released a revised draft telecommunication service obligations (TSO) determination for 2005/06. The initial 2005/06 draft TSO, released in July 2007, had been assessed at $78.2 million. The revised draft TSO cost is $64.6 million.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Next Generation Network study terms of reference announced
20 May 2008
Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson has released the final terms of reference for the Commerce Commission's study into Next Generation Networks (NGN). The terms of reference outline the aims and scope of the study, as well as giving an indicative timeframe.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act: Commerce Commission releases Revised Draft Telecom TSO cost calculation for 2004/05
13 May 2008
The Commerce Commission today released a revised draft telecommunication service obligations (TSO) determination for 2004/05. The initial 2004/05 draft TSO, released in July 2007, had been assessed at $71.4 million. The revised draft TSO cost has been reduced to $57.3 million.Relates to: Telecommunications
April 2008
Commerce Commission considers 0867 High Court judgment
18 April 2008
The Commerce Commission is reviewing the decision released today by the High Court in Auckland in its long-running case against Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited (Telecom).
Relates to: Business Competition, Telecommunications
Telecom cleared to renew radio spectrum management rights
11 April 2008
The Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom New Zealand Limited (Telecom) to acquire the management rights from the New Zealand Government for the radio frequency range between 825.015 and 840 MHz, together with the corresponding natural pair management rights in the 870.015 - 885 MHz range.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Commission releases 2007 telecommunications market monitoring report
10 April 2008
The Commerce Commission has released its 2007 telecommunications monitoring report analysing the state of New Zealand telecommunications markets.Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecom applies for clearance to renew radio spectrum management rights
8 April 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Telecom New Zealand Limited (Telecom) seeking clearance in relation to radio spectrum frequencies. Telecom is seeking clearance to acquire the management rights from the New Zealand Government for the radio frequency range between 825.015 and 840 MHz, together with the corresponding natural pair management rights in the 870.015 - 885 MHz range.
Relates to: Telecommunications
March 2008
Final report issued on regulation of mobile roaming
11 March 2008
The Commerce Commission has issued its final recommendation to the Minister of Communications on the regulation of mobile roaming.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Next step underway for sub-loop related services
10 March 2008
The Commission today issued notices requiring Telecom to submit a standard terms proposal for the following sub-loop related services:
- unbundled copper local loop from Telecom's distribution cabinets;
- backhaul from Telecom's distribution cabinet to the exchange;
- co-location services at Telecom's distribution cabinets.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecom cleared to acquire radio spectrum management rights
7 March 2008
The Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom Leasing Limited (Telecom) to acquire the management rights from the New Zealand Government for the radio frequency range between 2520 and 2540 GHz, together with the corresponding natural pair management rights in the 2640 - 2660 GHz range.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecommunications Commissioner launches study into Next Generation Networks issues
6 March 2008
Dr Ross Patterson, Telecommunications Commissioner, today announced that the Commerce Commission intends to use its sector monitoring powers under the Telecommunications Act 2001 to proactively initiate a study into Next Generation Networks.
Relates to: Telecommunications
February 2008
Next step underway for mobile co-location standard terms determination
15 February 2008
On 8 February 2008, the Commerce Commission issued a notice to Vodafone to prepare a standard terms proposal for mobile co-location. This proposal will specify the non-price terms and conditions on which the co-location should be available to mobile network operators.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Vodafone cleared to acquire radio spectrum management rights
15 February 2008
The Commerce Commission has cleared Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited (Vodafone) to acquire the management rights from the New Zealand Government for the radio frequency range between 899.8 and 915 MHz, together with the corresponding natural pair management rights in the 944.8 - 960 MHz range.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Draft standard terms released for local loop and bitstream backhaul services
8 February 2008
The Commerce Commission has today released draft determinations on the price and non-price terms for the backhaul services that support the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL) and unbundled bitstream (UBA) broadband services.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecom to be prosecuted over Go Large promotion
1 February 2008
The Commerce Commission has decided to prosecute Telecom and its subsidiary Xtra for alleged breaches of the Fair Trading Act, in relation to the Go Large broadband promotion.
Relates to: Fair Trading, Telecommunications
January 2008
Guidelines to interrelationship between Commerce and Telecommunications Act issued
31 January 2008
The Commerce Commission has today issued guidelines on how the Commission addresses issues or complaints that relate to competition concerns in the telecommunications market.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Telecom applies for clearance to acquire radio spectrum management rights
31 January 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Telecom Leasing Limited (Telecom) seeking clearance in relation to radio spectrum frequencies. Telecom is seeking clearance to acquire the management rights from the New Zealand Government for the radio frequency range between 2520 and 2540 GHz, together with the corresponding natural pair management rights in the 2640 - 2660 GHz range.
Relates to: Telecommunications
Vodafone applies for clearance to acquire radio spectrum management rights
18 January 2008
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited (Vodafone) seeking clearance in relation to radio spectrum frequencies. Vodafone are seeking clearance to acquire the management rights from the New Zealand Government for the radio frequency range between 899.8 and 915 MHz, together with the corresponding natural pair management rights in the 944.8 - 960 MHz range.
Relates to: Telecommunications
