Modern rules, better connections

The Ministry for Regulation has released its Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review.

The Review found that outdated rules are making innovation difficult, the rules governing the sector are overly complex and hard to navigate, and regulations are not proportionate to risk.

We have recommended:

• streamlining fibre regulation to remove duplication
• improving telecommunications levy models to reduce compliance burden
• improving consumer protection by making rules clearer and easier to use
• encouraging a more balanced, transparent regulatory approach.

The full review reports and other papers of interest are listed below:

• Final Report - Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Review (2.7 MB, Pdf)
• Summary Report - Telecommunications Regulatory Review (346 KB, Pdf)
• Appendix 1 - Summary of Engagement (599 KB, Pdf)
• Appendix 2 - Analytical Framework for the Telecommunications Regulatory Review (113 KB, Pdf)
• Appendix 3 - Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed Regulatory Changes to the Telecommunications Service Obligation (280 KB, Pdf)