Telecom, which is fighting to get a share of the government’s $1.35 billion fund to roll-out high-speed internet, is set to get the freedom to set the terms for its resale services.

The Commerce Commission is of the opinion wholesale broadband services, business data services and bundled resale services shouldn’t be subject to legislation which would require the regulator to determine terms and conditions, including price, if Telecom and its wholesale customers can’t agree, due to their low take-up rate and the availability of other services.

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