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Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 156

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Enable offers free broadband connections until 2015
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Enable is offering free residential fibre broadband connections until the end of 2015, covering up to 180,000 homes in the South Island.
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Kordia’s IT Superhero finalists announced
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Kordia unveils top 10 IT Superhero finalists vying for a NASA Centre trip in Florida, recognising unsung tech heroes in the industry.
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It's official: The internet is jolly useful for business.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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NZ businesses embracing cloud tech see higher revenues and job growth, MYOB study reveals, underscoring the internet's value for productivity.
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Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
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Vodafone completes TelstraClear acquisition
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Vodafone New Zealand announces completion of its acquisition of TelstraClear for a cash consideration of NZ$840 million.
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Should ComCom have more teeth?
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone’s purchase of TelstraClear.
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TelstraClear CEO departs company
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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TelstraClear CEO Dr Allan Freeth exits as Vodafone's NZ$840m acquisition set to complete, marking the end of his successful 7-year tenure.
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VHA cuts 500 jobs in restructure
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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VHA to axe 500 jobs in Australia amid financial struggles, aiming to revive its Vodafone and 3 brands after losing 178,000 customers.
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Vodafone’s acquisition of TelstraClear approved
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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All regulatory approvals required for its acquisition now granted as Vodafone expects to close deal by tomorrow.
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Vodafone fastest for iPhone 5
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.
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Telecom NZ hires new head of Comms
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Telecom New Zealand appoints ex-Weber Shandwick APAC CEO Andrew Pirie as its new head of communications, handling both external/internal comms and relations.
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Why Telecom should be ashamed for $20 email addresses
Sat, 27th Oct 2012
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Telecom planned to charge users of their Yahoo Xtra email system to use the service if they were no longer a Telecom customer.
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NZ consumers pay more for iPhone 5 contracts
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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New price comparison analysis reveals Kiwis are lumbered with some of the most expensive iPhone 5 service plans in the global smartphone marketplace.
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Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.
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Kiwis keeping pace with global ICT development
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.
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UFB first as One Fibre connects customer to Kordia service
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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In a UK first, One Fibre links a customer to UFB via Kordia's Business Connect Light, simplifying the complex UFB connection process.
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Unified comms comes alive with UFB
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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By now, the concept of unified communication is familiar to most New Zealanders, even if they don’t call it that.
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Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.
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U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.
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Slingshot catapults to broadband lead
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Company's investment in their network is paying off according to the latest measurements from broadcast monitoring firm Truenet.