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Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 157

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2degrees top-up worker after lost salary
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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2degrees may owe co-founder Simon Tex Edwards $1m after wrongly slashing his salary in 2008, rules Employment Relations Authority.
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Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand’s schools is a step into the future of education.
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Telecom to extend smartphone network by xmas
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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Telco firm to begin rolling out dual-carrier HSDPA to New Zealanders by Christmas as shareholders re-elect directors to the board.
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Chorus releases year three UFB plan
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Amy Adams welcomes the release of Chorus’ year three deployment plan for the rollout of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme.
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Telecom helps Vodafone boost profits by 16%
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Vodafone NZ sees 16% profit jump thanks to Telecom settlement, despite facing regulatory challenges and customer losses.
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iPhone 5 launches in NZ
Fri, 28th Sep 2012
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New Zealanders celebrated the launch of Apple's iPhone 5, with fans queuing for over 12 hours at Telecom and Vodafone's midnight events.
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The Plan-b story – AS400 and all
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Plan-b's journey from spare IBM AS400 hires in the 1990s to a national business continuity giant illustrates how innovation can transform operational models.
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NZ midnight launch for iPhone 5
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Kiwis get first dibs on iPhone 5 at midnight launches across NZ, with Telecom and Vodafone, and live broadcasts marking the event.
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Vodafone NZ to offer iPhone 5
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ to launch iPhone 5 this Friday, with prices starting at $0 for the 16GB model. Say hello to the fastest handset on their network.
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UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.
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UFB build underway in Queenstown
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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Queenstown embarks on UFB rollout with Minister Amy Adams, boosting its tourist appeal with superior connectivity for businesses and visitors.
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Enable CEO launches Christchurch fibre broadband
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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Halswell families and businesses can now connect to fibre broadband, with the launch of Enable’s new services to the first Christchurch suburb.
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Orcon's free UFB breakie this Thursday in Wgtn
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Join Orcon for a free UFB breakfast in Wellington this Thursday to explore the future of ultra-fast broadband and its benefits.
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Telco’s text-bomb cancels TV ad
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Vodafone cancelled its TV ad after a second person was bombarded with texts and calls due to a number mix-up, causing a flurry of complaints.
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ICT salaries accelerating across the ditch
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.
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Telco sector must learn lessons
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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Labour demands stricter telco regulation after Vodafone NZ's $960k fine for misleading broadband and mobile promotions, signalling a lesson for the industry.
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Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
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Internet stuck in five-year traffic jam
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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International internet traffic quadruples over five years thanks faster broadband speeds and an online video boom.
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Vodafone’s TelstraClear decision delayed
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Commerce Commission postpones verdict on Vodafone's $840m bid for TelstraClear, citing the need for detailed market analysis.
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Broadband to provide product prices
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Government announces product disclosure underway to improve the transparency of broadband information for consumers.