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Telecommunications Act 2001

Structural separation of Telecom - Preliminary provisions

69A: Purpose of Part

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"This part of the law helps make telecom services better and fairer for you in New Zealand."

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The purpose of this part of the law is to help with the structural separation of Telecom. This is done to help promote competition in telecommunications markets, which is good for you and other people in New Zealand who use telecommunications services. It also helps with efficient investment in telecommunications infrastructure and services, which means better services for you.

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Part 2AStructural separation of Telecom
Preliminary provisions

69APurpose of Part

  1. The purpose of this Part is to provide for matters relating to the structural separation of Telecom to facilitate—

  2. the promotion of competition in telecommunications markets for the long-term benefit of end-users of telecommunications services in New Zealand; and
    1. efficient investment in telecommunications infrastructure and services.

      Notes
      • Section 69A: substituted, on (being the date of separation day, and an Order in Council (SR 2011/302) having been made under section 36), by section 51 of the Telecommunications (TSO, Broadband, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 27).