Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 178

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Google pledges to revolutionise Kansas City, Kansas, with an ultra-fast broadband network, sparking widespread enthusiasm and future aspirations.

Vodafone shifts its Egyptian call centre to Auckland, creating 125 jobs, following political unrest and aiming for superior service.

One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.

Vodafone's public policy chief, Hayden Glass, to exit, sparking search for successor. His background spans telecoms, government, and law.

Minister Joyce opens feedback on Telecom's bid to amend rules for rural broadband, aiming for fair service to schools and hospitals.

Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house ‘techpert’ service, catching consumers by surprise.

The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.

Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.

Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.

2degrees CEO to make major announcement on Tuesday at Town Hall in Auckland, revealing consumer mobile trend insights.

2degrees, Telecom and Vodafone all offer credits to customers who called Japan following the earthquake last week.

Russell Hewitt, ex-CEO of Vodafone Australia, appointed to spearhead Vodafone's recovery efforts in Christchurch, prioritising community and business rebuild.

TravelSIM shakes up NZ telco scene with roaming rates a quarter of competitors, offering Kiwis massive savings on international calls.

2degrees steps up for Christchurch, offering customers 500 free texts to connect with loved ones amid trying times.

Another fibre consortium makes it to the negotiating table but the fate of the ultra-fast broadband initiative remains uncertain.

Telecom announces extension of free call offer for Christchurch residents, rivalling 2degrees' recent free calling concession.

Comms Minister Steven Joyce applauds the number of bidders stepping up to the mark, says it's great for the taxpayer.

2degrees offers 30 free calling minutes to customers in quake-hit Christchurch, aiding communication in challenging times.

The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.