Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 169

Telecom will hold another vote at its annual meeting on October 26, and if this passes the demerger could be completed by November 30.

Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.

CallPlus and Slingshot ditch Vodafone for Telecom to boost mobile services with superior data plans and smartphone packages, aiming for growth.

Vodafone has been found guilty of false advertising breaching the Fair Trading Act, less than two months after receiving a $400,000 fine for the same charge.

Chinese firms plan $US100m fibre-optic cable between Auckland and Sydney, set to boost broadband speeds and market competition.

Vodafone secures exclusive deal to sell Nokia's innovative N9, the all-screen smartphone, launching next month for $999.

Electricity Ashburton outpaces Chorus in bringing Ultra Fast Broadband to Ashburton's CBD, enhancing local connectivity.

Northpower Fibre appoints Darren Mason as CEO, accelerating Whangarei's journey to being NZ's first region fully embracing ultra-fast broadband.

Businesses are urged to secure their PABX phone systems as a surge in hacking has left some companies with phone bills hundreds of thousands high, warns TCF.

Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.

Samsung Galaxy SII finally hits Telecom's XT network, offering Kiwis a new Android experience at a competitive price, months after Vodafone.

Communications Minister Steven Joyce has announced two new tenders as the Government completes a $15 million mop-up of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).

Paul Reynolds to exit as Telecom CEO, hailed for averting company's decline and securing its future in NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband scheme.

Asia/Pacific region leads in post-recession recovery with IT outsourcing spend set to hit $313.21 billion, reshaping business strategies.

Vodafone debuts Easy Office, a VoIP package tailored for SMBs, promising big savings on communications with no costly setup.

2degrees collaborates with PMG to offer prepaid SIMs to NZ tourists, aiming for a $1m yearly bump and pledging investment in tourism.

The government has approved Telecom’s separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.

Steven Joyce ignites Tech.Ed with a visionary speech, paving the way for NZ's tech industry, before launching Auckland’s UFB project.

Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.

The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.