Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 120
Vodafone being coy about Lightbox counter attack
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Vodafone is setting up to offer Sky TV’s Neon free for six months to Vodafone customers on unlimited data plans.
Spark shakes up leadership team and hones in on digital first strategy
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Spark New Zealand reshuffles executive team, embracing a 'Digital First' ethos to spearhead market growth and innovation.
Spark's free Lightbox offer earns praise
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Spark's move to offer free Lightbox subscriptions to broadband customers earns applause, signalling a digital leap in New Zealand's TV consumption.
Spark customers to get free Lightbox for a year
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Spark currently has more than 600,000 home broadband customers, and each will have access to a free year-long Lightbox subscription.
Vodafone to cut Kiwi customer service jobs, outsource more work to Philippines
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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It is expected up to 100 permanent roles, across management, back office functions and operations, will be impacted by the end of March 2015.
Wireless Nation takes fast broadband to far reaches of NZ
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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Wireless Nation’s satellite network is taking internet access where traditional broadband doesn't reach and has made it twice as fast.
Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Massey University has announced it is launching New Zealand’s first business-focused analytics degree next month to address the skills shortage in ana.
Trends that will dominate the telco industry in 2015
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Monetising network investments in broadband infrastructure will be a top priority over the next year, according to Analysys Mason.
Skinny Mobile takes on 2Degrees with rollover data
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Skinny Mobile challenges 2Degrees with innovative Rollover Data from 20 Jan, promising more value and savings for New Zealanders.
Reduced profits and fewer ISPs – the NZ ISP Market In 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Brendan Ritchie takes a look at the increasing difficulty ISPs face in their quest to return a profit for their shareholders.
Are Vodafone and Spark using ComCom copper prices as an excuse to charge more?
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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New Zealand ISPs face backlash after raising broadband prices amid uncertainty over wholesale price of copper, says InternetNZ.
Get ready to pay more for broadband in 2015
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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New Zealand telecommunications providers Spark and Vodafone have announced they will increase their prices in 2015.
User experience vital in 2015, so says Kiwi creative tech firm
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Improving user experience and mobile domination are the digital focus of 2015, according to Auckland-based creative tech firm bka Interactive.
The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
Spark NZ to pay 19 million toward telco levy
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has released its final decision on the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
Wearable technology comes to NZ music festivals
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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NZ festivals like Rhythm and Vines enhance experiences with wearable tech, letting fans capture and share their music journeys online.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.
UFB top of the agenda for Amy Adam's second term
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Amy Adams focuses on ultrafast broadband (UFB) and digital inclusivity for NZ's small businesses in her second term as Minister of Communications.
Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Spark NZ leaps ahead in 4G race, covering 2/3 of the population with superior mobile data services and promising further enhancements.
ComCom pushes out final decision on Chorus copper line pricing
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The Commerce Commission has pushed out the timeline for a final decision on what price Chorus can charge on its copper line network as it deals wit.