Regulation stories - Page 9
Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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commerce commission
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telco
Vodafone has expressed disappointment over the Minister's decision to regulate mobile termination rates, delaying potential cost benefits for users.
Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon
Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.
Minister revises Ultra-Fast Broadband tender
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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telco
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crown fibre holdings
Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies’ business models and attract more private investment.
Commission reviews Telecom UBA service
Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
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commerce commission
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regulation
The Commerce Commission will assess if Telecom New Zealand has limited competition in providing unbundled bitstream access, impacting broadband services.
Commission reconsiders mobile termination
Wed, 16th Jun 2010
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commerce commission
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regulation
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traffic
Minister Steven Joyce seeks new submissions on the reconsidered Commerce Commission report advocating regulation of mobile call and text termination fees.
Separation unsustainable - Telecom CEO
Fri, 7th May 2010
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chorus
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copper network
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.
Rethink urged on telco regulation
Tue, 4th May 2010
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digital entertainment
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google
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chorus
Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ’s telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.
Britain rushes through copyright law
Sat, 1st May 2010
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wireless networks
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wifi
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bandwidth
British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.
“There oughta be a law!”
Sat, 1st May 2010
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uc
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physical security
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cloud services
As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.
Minister orders investigation into 111
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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government
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police
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outage
The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.
Tape is not dead
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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risk & compliance
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archiving
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tape
As carbon footprints and power usage drive data storage decisions, once-dismissed tape technology is reclaiming its crucial role in long-term backups.
Ex Telecom boss tells all
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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forbes
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telecom
Former Telecom CEO Theresa Gattung’s memoir, Bird on a Wire, promises a candid look at her seven transformative years leading NZ's largest telco.
Telecom breach could cost $10m
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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commerce commission
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wholesale
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high court
[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.
The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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uc
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physical security
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risk & compliance
OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.
Europe risks a backflip
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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telco
Users must safeguard competition in network industries as Europe faces threats of monopolies and anti-competitive states.
Keeping tabs on telcos
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.