16 March, 2010
The government has finalised its plans for rural telecommunications with Cabinet yesterday signing off on proposals for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas and the reform of the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO).
Read full release >>26 February, 2010
An investigation has been launched into the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning by Telecom.
Read full release >>23 February, 2010
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, says ensuring 111 calls made from mobile telephone networks get through is vital.
Read full release >>22 February, 2010
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today invited submissions on the Commerce Commission’s final report on mobile termination access services.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced a ten-day feedback process on Telecom's request for a variation of the company's Operational Separation Undertakings.
Read full release >>21 December, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Steven Joyce has confirmed the initial frequency allocation boundaries for long term use of the present UHF television bands after digital switchover (DSO).
Read full release >>2 December, 2009
100 more schools around the country are set to receive ICT upgrades as part of the Government's commitment to high speed broadband in schools.
Read full release >>1 December, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government has received a strong and positive response to its proposals to deploy fast broadband to rural communities.
Read full release >>20 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has approved a variation to Telecom's operational separation undertakings, which came into force in March 2008.
Read full release >>19 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced Mr Jack Matthews as a further member of the board of Crown Fibre Holdings.
Read full release >>17 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says he is very pleased with the high level of interest from parties seeking to participate in the government's urban fibre roll-out.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on the future of the telecommunications services for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired communities.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today opened the 2009 Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit: Digital Futures in Auckland.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Hwan yong harmny da. Welcome. I’d like to acknowledge KCC Standing Commissioner Hyung Tae-Gun and Senator Stephen Conroy.
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today confirmed the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings Limited, and appointed its inaugural Board.
Read full release >>27 October, 2009
The government has extended the time available for interested parties to make submissions on the ultra-fast broadband complementary measures discussion document.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced optional changes to the payment plan for radio broadcasters to renew their spectrum licences.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released the "Invitation to Participate" in the partner selection process for the government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced that he has agreed to New Zealand Post’s proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period.
Read full release >>7 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on complementary measures the government is considering to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure by local fibre companies and other telecommunications companies.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government is considering a proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period, subject to feedback from the public.
Read full release >>29 September, 2009
The government has today released its coverage and funding plans for rural telecommunications. Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released two proposals for public comment. These proposals focus on progressing the rural fast broadband initiative and reforming the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) levy.
Read full release >>16 September, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Hon Steven Joyce today released the details of the government’s $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative.
Read full release >>15 September, 2009
Fourteen schools are set to receive major upgrades to their ICT infrastructure, in the first stage of the government's $34 million boost for broadband in schools.
Read full release >>10 September, 2009
Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce has today announced coverage targets for the roll out of broadband to rural communities. He says getting fast broadband to the 25% of New Zealanders living outside the footprint of the government’s urban initiative is a priority.
Read full release >>9 September, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the process he will be following in making his decision on the Commerce Commission's recommendations on mobile termination access services, which he expects to receive in the Commission's Final Report in or around December.
Read full release >>3 September, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce is seeking feedback on Telecom's recent request for the government to consider a further proposed variation of the company's Operational Separation Undertakings.
Read full release >>25 August, 2009
A joint Government and industry Steering Group to assist with the transition to digital switchover has been established, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce announced today.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
As the Acting Minister for Communications and Information Technology, I am very pleased to be able to provide a government perspective on IPv6 and to speak to this group on this important issue.
Read full speech >>20 August, 2009
As Acting Minister for Communications and Information Technology, I'd like to extend a special welcome to Peter Dengate Thrush, Chair of the LizDengate Thrush Trust, and his fellow Trustees.n
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