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1.7 Following the submissions on the Terms of Reference, we published our scope
paper on 27 March 2018, and indicated that we would publish an Issues Paper and
seek submissions.
1.8 We published our Issues Paper on 31 August 2018, and received submissions from
2degrees, Chorus, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, Speedchecker Ltd, Venture
Southland, Vocus, Vodafone and WISPA NZ . Public versions of the submissions are
available on our website.
1.9 We published our Preliminary Findings paper on 16 May 2019, and received
submissions from 2degrees, BAINZ Consulting, Chorus, InternetNZ, Nova, Sky,
Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, Vocus, and Vodafone. We also received cross-
submissions from 2degrees, Chorus, Spark, Trustpower, Vocus, and Vodafone.
Purpose and structure of the Findings report
Purpose of the report
1.10 In this report, we present our findings and actions from our analysis of the
performance and development of the mobile market. It also considers emerging
trends and their potential impact on competition and market outcomes.
1.11 In preparing our findings, we have considered the submissions received in response
to our Terms of Reference, Issues Paper, and Preliminary Findings paper, as well as
information gathered from stakeholders, analysis from independent consultants,
and other information that we have referenced throughout this paper.
Structure of the report
1.12 Chapter 2 provides background on mobile networks and services, and the
regulatory settings that currently apply to the mobile market.
1.13 Chapter 3 describes the development of mobile services and competition using the
following range of competition indicators:
market structure and market shares, including by market segment;
bundling of mobile services with other services;
pricing, including how prices for mobile services have moved over time,
and how prices in New Zealand compare to prices in other countries;
usage trends, including how volumes of mobile calls, messaging services,
and mobile data have changed over time, and the importance of mobile
services to consumers;
investment in mobile access infrastructure and spectrum;