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NZ telcos preparing to keep up with extra demand over coronavirus self isolation

New Zealand's telco industry is confident it can handle the increased demand as more people work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020

Commerce Commission

NZ Telco Forum responds to ComCom report complaint numbers

Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn't convinced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Customer Relationship Management

NZ telco industry focussed on improving customer service

The New Zealand telecommunications sector is actively addressing customer service gaps through a series of initiatives led by the Telecommunications Forum.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Samsung

BANNED: NZ telcos to blacklist Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks

The New Zealand Telecommunications Industry has now blacklisted the Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all mobile networks, starting from November 18.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016

Unified Communications

NZ telco industry 'world class' despite increasing levels of complaints

Complaints about the New Zealand telecommunications industry are rising, but it still provides top-notch service, says the NZ Telecommunications Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

TCF welcomes ComCom telco report

NZ Telecommunications Forum praises ComCom report highlighting Kiwis' access to world-class, affordable telco services.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016

Unified Communications

InternetNZ chief praises NZ telco sector

InternetNZ is welcoming the results of a NZTF report, saying it is a stocktake of the positive story NZ has to tell in telecommunications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

Wireless Networks

New guidelines for telecommunications wiring

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has issued new guidelines to enhance in-home telecom wiring, adapting to the surge in digital services and data usage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015

Unified Communications

Mobile phone blacklist turns one

NZ marks a year of deterring phone theft with a successful handset blacklist, now blocking over 32,000 stolen mobiles nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Mobile number 'ports' to hit 500,000

Over half a million telecom users are set to port their mobile numbers by April, with 2degrees capturing the majority.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012

Unified Communications

Telcos agree to additional compliance measure

TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2012

Unified Communications

Why Crown Fibre Holdings must go

Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are calling for the government to scrap Crown Fibre Holdings over delays in the Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2012

Unified Communications

Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills

NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2011

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New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) stories

Unified Communications

TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand

The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020