Media Statements

Decision on Mobile Termination Rates - Minister of Economic Development Media Statement [ Published 30 April 2007 ]
Legally enforceable and binding commitments by Telecom and Vodafone that will reduce fixed-to-mobile phone fees will be implemented instead of regulation, as the way forward in delivering an effective and competitive telecommunications market.
Fixed to Mobile Phone Regulation Decision Deferred - Minister of Economic Development Media Statement [ Published 28 February 2007 ]
A decision on the possible regulation of fixed-to-mobile phone fees for carriers has been deferred for a short period, while the Crown engages with Vodafone and Telecom on commercial offers they have made as alternatives to regulation.
Cross-Submissions on Mobile Termination Regulation - Ministry Media Release [ Published 09 August 2006 ]
The Ministry of Economic Development today sought cross-submissions on the submissions and a proposed "industry solution" regarding a Commerce Commission report that recommends regulation of mobile termination rates.
Commission Recommends Fixed-to-Mobile Regulation: Minister of Communications Media Statement [ Published 01 May 2006 ]
Communications Minister David Cunliffe today released a Commerce Commission report on regulation of mobile termination rates.
Reconsideration Requested on Mobile Termination - Media Statement by Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications [ Published 09 August 2005 ]
Minister of Communications David Cunliffe today requested the Commerce Commission to reconsider its recommendations on mobile termination rates.
Extension Granted for Mobile Termination Rate Comments - Media Statement from Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications [ Published 20 June 2005 ]
The Minister of Communications, David Cunliffe, today announced an extension to the deadline for comments on the Commerce Commission's final report on regulation of mobile termination rates under the Telecommunications Act 2001.
Process for Mobile Termination Rate Decision Announced - Media Statement from Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications [ Published 15 June 2005 ]
The Minister of Communications, David Cunliffe, today announced the intended process for making his decision regarding the regulation of mobile termination rates under the Telecommunications Act 2001.
Minister Welcomes Commerce Commission Report on Mobile Termination Rates - Media Statement from Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications
The Commerce Commission today released its final report to the Minister of Communications, Hon David Cunliffe, on whether mobile termination rates should be regulated under the Telecommunications Act 2001.