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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]
| Predecessor | Telecommunications Carrier Forum and Telecommunications Industry Group |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2002 |
| Type | Incorporated society |
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
CEO | Paul Brislen |
| 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, Paul Brislen, was appointed in July 2021, and succeeded Geoff Thorne. [3]
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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]
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