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Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 139

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Telecom nails $83m 4G auction bid
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Telecom wins big with a $83m bid for 4G spectrum, enhancing mobile network speeds and capacity across New Zealand.
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Over 200 schools signed up to N4L
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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As of today, 212 schools have signed agreements and these communities will be looking forward to being connected.
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Connector Systems bags Calex ANZ distie deal
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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IT distributor Connector Systems has signed a distribution agreement with Calix, a global leader in broadband access systems and software.
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New Hawaiki Cable contract set to increase capacity
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Vibe Communications inks deal with Hawaiki Cable, set to boost NZ's internet with faster, cheaper services across the Pacific.
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Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.
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Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Xero’s growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.
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Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.
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Opinion: Time for Xtra to shrug off Yahoo?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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We're only two weeks into the New Year but there is another issue with Yahoo. leaving many wondering will Telecom bring its Xtra email service back in house?.
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Budget blowout kills Australia’s FTTH network
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.
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Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Telecom extends its popular $10 daily data roaming rate to Indonesia and Thailand; voice calling drops to $2.49/minute, effective 3 February 2014.
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Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.
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Fortinet’s Top 5 threat predictions for 2014…
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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Fortinet unveils top 5 cybersecurity threats for 2014, including Android malware expansion and increased encryption.
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Telecom asks… What do you do with Big Data?
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Less than 8% of organisations have deployed big data technology, according to Gartner. Telecom Digital Ventures explains why 'smart data' is the way forward.
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“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.
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Gen-i: 5 things to check before you go on holiday…
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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As Gen-i preps for a reduced staff over Christmas, they share 5 essential tips to ensure business continuity and data security during the holiday break.
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Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.
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Gartner: Internet of Things will grow to 26 billion units by 2020
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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The Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to 26 billion units installed in 2020, representing an almost 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.
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Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal ‘slamming’ practices.
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NZ telcos join forces to stop phone theft
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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NZ telcos unite against phone theft, launching a blacklisting system that renders stolen devices useless, bolstering crime prevention efforts.
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Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.