Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 160
Is dial-up internet dying?
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Telecommunications Service Obligation review suggests the days of internet dial-up services could be numbered….
Telecom awarded Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Telecom becomes NZ's only Microsoft Gold Partner with Lync 2013 cert, promising simpler, cost-effective business communication solutions.
Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.
Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom applauds Government's move to re-evaluate the national Telecommunications Service Obligations, seeking public input.
“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.
UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.
Telecom hosts Dotcom's Mega site
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Internet mogul and telco agree a deal, with Mega CEO Vikram Kumar saying Gen-i will account for around 10% of the website's capacity.
Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.
Telecom customers get special EPL access
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Telecom has become the official Telecommunications & ICT Partner for PremierLeaguePass.com with all 50GB broadband plans upgraded to 80GB at no extra cost.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
Earnings turn positive for 2degrees
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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2degrees posts its first positive EBITDA of $4.4m, signalling a strong market position against rivals after 3 years of losses.
Google issues NZ spy threat
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.
Vodafone gives Taupo a boost
Mon, 1st Jul 2013
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Vodafone is kicking off a programme of upgrades to cell sites in Taupo this week ahead of its launch of 4G in the town on 10 July.
The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
Alcatel: Does our business look big in this?
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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Introducing ‘The Shift Plan’, a three-year plan designed to slim down Alcatel-Lucent and return the company to profitability.
What happens on the internet in 60 seconds?
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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It's Friday so TechDay is going YouTube crazy, stumbling across an interesting summary of life on the internet - all 60 seconds of it.
2degrees secures $165m 4G funding
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Telco nails Bank of New Zealand facility to help pay for Huawei's construction of new 4G network - following in the footsteps of rivals Telecom and Vodafone.
Google launches high up in the Kiwi sky
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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Google's Project Loon floats above NZ, aiming to connect billions globally with balloon-powered internet, tackling the digital divide.
Kiwis speak now or forever hold your web address
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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Kiwis urged to speak up on consultation process that could significantly change New Zealand’s internet structure.
Telco trio issues trans-Tasman cable tender
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Three telcos which intend to co-invest in a new submarine cable between New Zealand and Australia have issued a tender for the cable’s construction.