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Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 106

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Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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The fourth annual MobileTech conference will take place in March next year and focus on innovative productivity tools for the rural sector.
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Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.
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Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.
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Faster speeds for Vodafone customers as telco implements new tech
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Vodafone ramps up 4G speeds in New Zealand, introducing Carrier Aggregation tech for up to 56% faster downloads.
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Myths and truths about internet security
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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The reason so many people are being hacked at such a relentless pace is less about the users themselves and more about mainstream security solutions.
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Huawei completes significant step in 5G development
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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The joint trial of 5G new radio access technologies is a key step toward accelerating 5G standardisation and commercialisation, says Huawei.
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Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
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Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
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NBN releases new rollout plan
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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The NBN has released a new three-year construction plan with construction to 7.5 million premises due to start in the next three years.
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Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.
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1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.
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Christchurch's fibre love continues as rollout passes halfway
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Enable has completed more than 50% of its fibre rollout across Christchurch, with families and small businesses among those taking up the offering.
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Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.
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New head of retail among new executive lineup for Telstra
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Telstra gears up for retail revamp with Karsten Wildberger as its new retail chief, part of a strategic executive shuffle aimed at customer advocacy.
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Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
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Submissions wanted for DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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A new competition is calling on New Zealand’s top emerging entrepreneurs to submit their ideas for the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge.
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Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.
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Huawei recognised for its 5G contributions
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Huawei triumphs at LTE Asia Awards, winning two categories for its contribution to 5G development and innovation in heterogeneous networks.
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Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.
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99% of Kiwis to have 50Mbps connectivity by 2025
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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The New Zealand government has unveiled plans which will see 99% of Kiwis with 50Mbps peak connectivity by 2025, with 10Mbps for the remainder.