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The Commerce Commission has turned down a request from Telecom for a delay in the timeframe for the company to provide its first standard terms proposals for unbundling the local loop.
The commission said today it was reaffirming its current timetable to develop regulated unbundled local loop and co-location services.
On Tuesday Telecom sought the delay for its first proposals, which are due next Tuesday.
The commission said that after considering Telecom's request, it had decided to stick to the timeframe that it notified to Telecom in early April.
"While I understand Telecom's position, I am concerned by the need to ensure the integrity of the process for all parties and prompt delivery to the market of these key services that will promote competition in telecommunication markets," Telecommunications Commissioner Douglas Webb said.
The dates for the delivery of the standard terms proposals were set by the commission after holding scoping workshops with Telecom and other interested parties.
At those workshops, Telecom and the other parties gave their views on the timeframes, which were considered when the due dates were set to deliver the proposals.
- NZPA
