Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 149

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.

Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.

Telecom launches new standalone business... Qrious
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Telecom Digital Ventures unveils Qrious, aiming to revolutionize NZ's data insight scene with analytics and applications for societal advancement.

Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.

State of Orcon; Who’s buying…?
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Following increased media speculation that Orcon is being touted to buyers, more details of the alleged sale surfaced over the weekend.

State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.

Aussie SMBs set to take off with $5 international roaming
Sat, 8th Mar 2014
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Vodafone aims to champion Aussie SMBs with a pioneering $5/day international roaming offer, promising no surprise bills across 46 nations.

Five bids come in for under-fire Orcon…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Orcon sparks bidding war: 2degrees, CallPlus, and The Warehouse among the top contenders for the ISP, reports say.

Telecom customers first in line for Samsung Galaxy S5...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Telecom opens pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5, pre-loaded with Spotify, ahead of its April launch, promising first dibs to its customers.

Who is Whois?
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Discover Whois: your go-to for domain availability, ownership details, and vital contact info, making domain management seamless and secure.

Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.

2,500 Telecom customers suffering internet outage
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Thousands in Auckland, Tauranga, and Napier face broadband woes as 2,500 Telecom customers hit by an outage. The firm scrambles for a fix.

Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.

A year in the fast lane: NZ 4G adoption accelerates
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Over 300,000 Kiwis have embraced Vodafone NZ's 4G in its first year, doubling their data consumption with a voracious appetite for streaming.

Telecom and Spotify join forces in exclusive free music launch
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Telecom pairs with Spotify to offer free Premium subscription to certain mobile plan users, marking a bold move into digital entertainment.

Vodafone Foundation unveils “mini” mobile network in a backpack
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Foundation has launched an 11kg mobile network in a backpack that can be deployed in ten minutes to connect people in disaster situations.

Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.

Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.

Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's plan to connect the next billion, saying the key is affordable data, not just cheaper phones.