Regulation stories - Page 9

Vodafone has expressed disappointment over the Minister's decision to regulate mobile termination rates, delaying potential cost benefits for users.

Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.

Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies’ business models and attract more private investment.

The Commerce Commission will assess if Telecom New Zealand has limited competition in providing unbundled bitstream access, impacting broadband services.

Minister Steven Joyce seeks new submissions on the reconsidered Commerce Commission report advocating regulation of mobile call and text termination fees.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ’s telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.

As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.

The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.

As carbon footprints and power usage drive data storage decisions, once-dismissed tape technology is reclaiming its crucial role in long-term backups.

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.

[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.

OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.

Users must safeguard competition in network industries as Europe faces threats of monopolies and anti-competitive states.

New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.