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Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 124

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Will the virtual sim break the telco strangle hold?
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Soft sims will allow users to switch from one network to another, just like switching out your sim card, instead it’s all done with software.
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SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.
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Change or die: How the cloud is locking out channel partners
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Westcon is wrapping up a number of services and software solutions into product codes that can be sold by channel partners in the IT industry.
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Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.
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More gigs for social media users with new Spark offer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Refreshing newsfeeds and checking Twitter timelines has become a part of people’s day-to-day lives, so it makes sense to give customers more data to do so.
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Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Snap has announced a national-high speed UFB plan, giving Kiwis access to the country’s fastest broadband throughout New Zealand.
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Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
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2degrees founder’s rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
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Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.
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Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.
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Commerce Commission Chorus investigation on hold
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Commerce Commission halts investigation into Chorus' proposed UBA service changes after the telecom company paused its controversial plans.
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New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.
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Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
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Conversant joins TDR along with top telco companies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Conversant is the latest telecommunications company to join the Telecommunication Dispute Resolution (TDR) scheme.
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Kiwis continue internet love affair
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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NZ's data consumption soars, with Internet usage equivalent to streaming over 12 million HD movies last year, highlighting a digital love affair.
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Vodafone gives Kiwis chance to take on Jimmy Spithill
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Vodafone announced overnight a virtual sailing event on their 4G network with the new Samsung GALAXY Note 4 smartphone.
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Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.
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Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.
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Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
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Vodafone NZ to exclusively sell new Sony Xperia E3 smartphone
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Vodafone New Zealand exclusively sells Sony's eagerly awaited Xperia E3 smartphone, offering young consumers affordable, colourful fun.