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Industry levy and service obligations

Industry levy and service obligations

The telecommunications industry makes financial contributions to the Government through a compulsory levy. This funding is used to improve New Zealand's telecommunications infrastructure and provide certain services such as assistance for the deaf and hearing or speech impaired.

  • Telecommunications Relay Service

    The Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) allows people who are deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired to place calls to mobile or landline telephones using a keyboard or other device.
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  • Telecommunication deeds

    The Commission often has a role in monitoring and/or enforcing Deeds.
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  • Telecommunications Development Levy

    The Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL) was established by legislation in June 2011. The levy is set at $10 million a year from 2020, which we are required to allocate proportionately to qualifying telecommunications providers.
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