Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 170

Vodafone boosts NZ connectivity with a 10-year Pacific Fibre deal, aiming to break the monopoly and bring competitive internet rates.

Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

As debate over the tender process continues, there is a bigger question to be asked - should the government have embarked on the UFB project at all?.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.

Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.

Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.

Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.

Cackle Telecommunications partners with 247 Distribution for Call Catch voice recording software, aimed at simplifying the call recording market.

2degrees unveils its 20th store on Auckland's vibrant K Road, enticing early birds with bargain handsets and double top-ups.

Was Telecom's $929 million UFB contract win a foregone conclusion? Labour says the Government has some explaining to do.

Samsung halts Galaxy Tab 10.1's Australasian launch amidst Apple's 'blatant copying' lawsuit, casting uncertainty over the tablet's future.

Huawei and Telecom offer internet-capable handset for under $200, Vodafone matches with limited-edition Warriors device.

Vodafone's network sees traffic surge, doubling in a year, as smartphone adoption skyrockets among consumers and businesses in NZ.

Slingshot targets high-volume downloaders with its re-launched All You Can Eat unlimited broadband, promising no data limits for the first 5000.

Chris Hanlon tackles Telecom's chaotic 70,000-word, 170-letter headache, boosting efficiency with innovative software.

Behold the decade's top 10 celebrity blunders, from baffling insurance to baffling behaviour, all captured for eternal internet fame.

Gov't allocates $1.5bn to tackle underinvestment in NZ's telco infra, aiming to boost broadband speed and affordability amidst regulatory challenges.

Teensurance stirs debate in the US, taking teen driving surveillance to new heights with GPS tracking, dividing opinion on safety vs privacy.

We all remember those old TV shows like The Jetsons, which portrayed the future full of amazing inventions like teleportation and flying cars.

Online ad spend soars by 388% (2006-2010), fuelled by UFB, signalling a digital shift as traditional print media revenue falls, says PwC report.