Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 110

New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.

2degrees has unveiled its first broadband plans, debuting two consumer plans, with business offerings to follow soon.

Microsoft’s upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.

A national broadband map has been launched to help New Zealanders source the best broadband options available for their home or business.

The government doesn't want to spend any more money or stay any longer in the build of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network.

Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.

The way consumers shop is changing, with more reaching for their smartphone before or during their retail experience.

Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.

The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.

Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.

VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.

Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.

Telecoms providers will generate over $297bn in revenue from global services to enterprise customers by 2020, says Ovum.

InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.

Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.

Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.

SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.

Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.