Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 158

Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.

NZ's smartphone market set for 20% growth, with over half of adults poised to adopt the tech by mid-next year, Horizon Research reveals.

South Korean company is expected to become a surprising new vendor in the mobile infrastructure space, helping expand Telstra's LTE network.

TeamTalk posts a record 15.9% profit rise to NZD $5.4m, driven by booming broadband operations and key contributions like the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Kiwi mobile advertising expenditure continues to grow as specialist mobile media companies descend on the New Zealand market.

Chorus celebrated its first profit since separating from Telecom, posting a net profit of NZD $102 million and announcing a 25.5 cent dividend for 2013.

Telecom's FY profit missed estimates in its first report without Chorus, forecasting weaker 2013 earnings. EBITDA rose 48% but below expectations.

New Zealand’s first 100 gigabit per second (Gb/s) data network is now live, linking two of Vodafone’s Auckland data centres through Ciena Corporation.

Fresh from agreeing a US$56m deal with Kiwi firm Rakon, Huawei’s CEO Ren Zhengfei arrives in Australia to cement their credentials as a mainstream vendor.

National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.

Telecommunications company reports problems in South Auckland after initial fears of a major nationwide fault.

2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.

NZ outstrips Ultra-Fast Broadband targets, connecting over 76,000 premises including schools and hospitals, bolstering rural and urban internet.

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

Google to revolutionise connectivity with Fiber TV in Kansas City, offering speeds 100x faster and HD recording for over 500 hours.

CallPlus pioneers in NZ by providing unlimited internet to schools, aiming to enhance education with its fibre packages and partnerships.

3 million Kiwis now surf the web monthly, with online shopping surges reported, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

Vodafone celebrates Maori Language Week by offering free downloads of the Hika Maori app to the first 50,000 customers.

40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.