Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 129
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
Vodafone delivers five-year networking solution to NZ Post
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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A new agreement between New Zealand Post and Vodafone will lead to a complete redesign of New Zealand Post’s network services.
Policy ushers in new era of choice in .nz domain names
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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The DNCL has announced a new era of choice for .nz domain names, allowing shorter and simpler options from 30 September 2014.
Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.
Vodafone first to begin 4G rollout with 700MHz
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Papakura is first district in New Zealand to receive 4G mobile technology using 700MHz spectrum, thanks to Vodafone. #technology #mobile.
Commission to investigate Chorus broadband complaint...
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Commerce Commission probes Chorus' UBA service changes amid claims of a breach, affecting competition and service quality.
Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson.
Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
Chorus strikes up early Crown Fibre funding deal
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Conditional gives Chorus the option to bring forward part of CFH’s existing investment funding earlier in the build of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network.
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.
'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.
Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.
New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.
Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.