Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 166

Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.

Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.

This week saw the Inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee come to New Zealand to talk about Open Standards.

Telecom extends its popular $75 Home Phone and Broadband deal, doubling data to 30GB until 2024, catering to surging online demands.

Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.

Ultrafast Fibre partners with Australian firm DGIT, advancing NZ's broadband with a cutting-edge interface in the North Island.

Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee is set to speak in Wellington next month, with the public offered the chance to ask him questions.

Kordia Group CEO Geoff Hunt to step down after eight years. Company announces restructuring and merger with Kordia Networks.

NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.

Kim Dotcom gears up for an extravagant party at his mansion to launch Mega.co.nz, amid high anticipation and ice cream giveaways.

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

Sir Tim Berners-Lee to visit Wellington to deliver a public lecture exploring the benefits of an open internet.

2013 will see a surge in OpenStack innovation, Big Data's rise in enterprise, and the expansion of the Internet of Things, reshaping the cloud market.

Ricoh New Zealand switches mobile connections from Vodafone to Gen-i as it consolidates its telecoms services.

Kim Jong Un jokingly thanks Eric Schmidt post-visit in spoof note, poking fun at censorship and US-North Korea relations.

Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.

New Zealanders get free WiFi this summer thanks to Telecom and Vodafone installing public hotspots throughout the country.

Vodafone's Instant Network restores crucial communication in Typhoon Pablo-hit Mindanao, aiding thousands to reconnect and facilitating life-saving relief work.

Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.