New Zealand Telecommunications Forum
| Predecessor | Telecommunications Carrier Forum and Telecommunications Industry Group |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2002 |
| Type | Incorporated society |
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
CEO | Geoff Thorn |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | NZ Telecommunications Carrier Forum |
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) is a pan-industry organisation which aims to encourage cooperation and develop standards for telecommunications equipment and services.
Its members include 2degrees, Chorus, Spark New Zealand, Vodafone New Zealand as well as a significant number of smaller players in the New Zealand telecommunications industry.[1]
The TCF is recognised by the government as being the "Telecommunications Industry Forum" referred to in the Telecommunications Act 2001.[2]
The current CEO, Geoff Thorn, was appointed in July 2014, and succeeded David Stone.[3]
Work programmes[]
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In December 2013, the TCF launched a stolen mobile phone blacklisting system with the backing of Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Our Members". NZ TCF.
- ^ "Telecommunications and the Law: Extended Role for TCF". Archived from the original on 2013-02-17.
- ^ TCF. "New Zealand Telecommunications Forum appoints new CEO". Scoop (Press release).
- ^ "NZ Telecommunications Forum launches blacklist system for stolen mobile devices". Computerworld New Zealand. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
External links[]
Categories:
- Telecommunications in New Zealand
- 2002 establishments in New Zealand