Rumour has it that the Commission will quietly ask Sky to reconsider its apparently restrictive contracts with ISPs on a mutually agreeable basis, writes Chris Barton.

Telecom is keeping its powder dry on its plans for internet television and revealed little about what entertainment services could be in the pipeline during its strategy update to investors.

Telecom now expects the costs of restructuring its business to be between $100 million and $130 million.

A bill giving the GCSB spy agency and the Prime Minister sweeping powers over telecommunications providers has been introduced in Parliament to an outcry from Opposition parties who say there has been little explanation as to why it is needed.

The Labour-Greens' proposal for the electricity industry should be the start of a consumer-led revolution, writes Chris Barton.

Demand for internet data doubled in the year ending June 2012 and competition between telcos heated up.

Telecom has announced it is forming a new department which will aim to create fresh "businesses and services".

2degrees lost a guiding hand with the death of chief executive Eric Hertz at a time when the company faces the challenge of getting revenues to match its customer share.

2degrees chairman Stewart Sherriff, who flew into New Zealand from the United States this morning, is taking over as interim chief executive following Eric Hertz's death.

The Commerce Commission expects to make an announcement tomorrow about its review of what Chorus charges internet retailers.

Telecom says it will axe between 930 and 1230 jobs by the middle of this year as part of its efforts to cut costs.

Telecom - the country's largest internet provider, has launched its ultrafast fibre service to consumers. People can sign up from tomorrow.