ACHIEVEMENTS

Over the past 20 years, TUANZ has lobbied and agitated to achieve positive change on behalf of telecommunications users.  TUANZ has campaigned and supported and played a big part in the introduction of internationally-orthodox regulation and policy which has paved the way for the more open and competitive environment we now see.

What we've done

Over that time TUANZ has seen:

  • Introduction of highly-effective competition law and regulation through the Telecommunications Act 2001, and Amendment Act 2006
  • The opening up of exchanges as a result of Local Loop Unbundling and naked DSL
  • Number portability, both fixed and mobile
  • A voluntary, industry-run customer complaints and disputes resolution scheme
  • Establishment of an effective wholesale arm within Telecom
  • Operational separation of Telecom
  • Launch of the third mobile network – from two incompatible networks to three with interchangeable SIM cards
  • The $1.5 billion Government Broadband Investment Initiative
  • Government funding boost for rural broadband
  • Action to reduce excessive, anti competitive mobile termination rates

The future
2010-2011 Opportunities
 
Here’s a quick snapshot of programmes we’re currently running that will benefit you:

  • Mobile Termination Rates.  TUANZ has been advocating for regulation in MTR rates for sometime.   
  • The Commerce Commission has now recommended regulation to the Telecommunications Minister, submissions have closed and we wait with bated breath.
  • Termination Rates into Freephone numbers: Currently accepting mobile calls into your freephone number?  What’s it costing you?  TUANZ are delving into the true costs and how organisations are dealing with it.  As a member you too can be involved. 
  • International Roaming Charges.  International regulation is required. Data charges are exceptionally high and everyone has a bill shock story, what’s yours?
  • Ultra Fast Broadband roll out.  Who, where, when.  A new event coming your way soon.
  • The Future of Health – Enabled by Information: The National Health IT Board in partnership with TUANZ is holding a series of community workshops around the country.