Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 126
Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.
Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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To remain relevant in a very competitive landscape, the operators will need to be more creative and deploy services beyond connectivity.
US broadband congestion due to backbone business deals, study says
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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A new study states broadband congestion is caused by the relationships between major broadband providers and internet backbone providers.
Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.
Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.