Paul Brislen
Football going online a sign of end of network TV - TUANZ
The shift of top English football from pay television to online delivery on phones and laptops is being seen as a sign of the looming end of network TV. Audio
Telco lobby group says proposed legislation unnecessary
A lobby group says there is no need for a planned law change that would punish telecommunications companies which fail to co-operate with spy agencies. Audio
TUANZ says Telecom is well over-staffed
The scope of Telecom's potential job cuts has come as no surprise to people in the sector, with the head of the Telecommunications User's Association describing the company as over-staffed. Audio
New Technology with Paul Brislen
The fibre network rollout and how that's going; Technology in schools and the digital divide - why rural New Zealand is getting left behind. Audio
TUANZ criticises possibility of Government law change
Listening to that was the chief executive of the Telecommunications Users Association, Paul Brislen. Audio
Evening Business for 1 November 2012
In a deal between the Government and it's ultra-fast broadband partners, Chorus will provide free residential connections for distances of up to 200 metres from the road at a cost of 20 million… Audio
Should we be worried about our broadband contract with Huawei?
Daniel Ayers is Director of Elementary Solutions, a computer forensics company, and Paul Brislen is the chief executive of the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand. Audio
Court upholds $12m fine for Telecom over-charging rivals
The Court of Appeal has upheld a record 12-million dollar penalty imposed on Telecom for over charging its rivals. Audio
NZ internet bills could rise under levy plan by US Government
New Zealanders could be in for more expensive internet bills if the United States pushes ahead with a proposed levy undersea cables that land on its shores. Audio
New phone company stronger competition for Telecom
The Telecommunications Users Association is playing down concerns the takeover of New Zealand's second largest phone company will create a cosy duopoly. Audio
Danger of a duopoly as Vodafone expands, warns users' group
In the biggest shakeup in the telecommunications landscape in years, Telstra is selling its New Zealand arm to Vodafone for 840-million dollars. Audio
Change in Telecommunications Commissioner 'dissapointing'
Labour's spokesperson for Communications and IT, Clare Curran, says the appointment is a move by the government, intended to protect its investment in ultra fast broadband and has asked the Auditor… Audio
Business News Update
The new telecommunications commissioner, Stephen Gale, is expected to immediately tackle obstacles surrounding the rollout of ultra fast broadband when he starts next week. Audio
Telstra in talks with Vodafone about possible sale
Telecom could be in for some serious competition if Vodafone buys Telstra Clear - according to one industry group. Audio
Evening Business for 16 May 2012
Shares in Sky Network Television have plunged almost 7 percent after the Commerce Commission launched an investigation into pay tv operator's contracts with internet service providers because of fears… Audio
Evening Business for 14 May 2012
Telecom plans to trial fourth generation mobile broadband network technology before the end of the year. Audio
Evening Business News for 20 December 2011
The Telecommunications Users Association says the cost of mobile calls to those on rival networks should continue to fall, due to greater scrutiny from the regulator and stronger competition. Audio
Report finds NZ cellphone plans cost more than Australia
A new study has found New Zealand mobile phone users pay significantly more than those in Australia. Audio
Third internet cable to benefit users, watchdog says
A lobby group for telecommunications users says internet consumers could reap the benefits of a proposed third undersea cable that will link Australia with New Zealand. Audio
Price discrimination in New Zealand and Australia
Ed Husic, The Australian Labor MP wants the competition watchdog to investigate why tech companies like Apple Inc are charging local consumers more than US customers. Paul Brislen, Chief Executive of… Audio