Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 180
The Need for Speed
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Tom McCullough’s workday begins not with a simple computer boot-up, but by prepping 300km/h machines for high-stakes Formula One races for AT&T Williams.
Do you believe cloud removes the IT ecosystem?
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Cloud computing reshapes the IT ecosystem but doesn't eradicate it, offering local benefits over global models, argues Revera's GM Robin Cockayne.
Orcon customers report usage meter issues
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Orcon halts broadband usage count for affected customers amidst reports of meter inaccuracies, promising a system redesign.
2degrees Christchurch network - If it’s important, call
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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2degrees Christchurch network restoration progresses; CEO urges to make important calls as service stabilizes, despite possible fluctuations.
Latest Christchurch communications updates
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.
Orcon releases iPhone broadband usage app
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.
Fibre Watch: Will Chorus 2 be government-owned?
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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It could be a case of back to the future as the government leaves the door open to taking a stake in Telecom's UFB business.
Telco Bill extension granted
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Gov't grants extension for telco bill review, bowing to TUANZ and InternetNZ pleas for more time due to its complexity. Deadline now March 11.
Vodafone, 2degrees, Telecom, Gen-i issue ChCh updates
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Click through for all the latest updates from New Zealand's telecommunications companies about coverage and services in Christchurch.
Vodafone (and now Telecom) respond to Federated Farmers
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Company insists it's committed to engaging with the Federated Farmers and is interested in the outcome of today's talks - Telecom issues similar statement.
Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
Huawei to upgrade Vodafone’s Australian network
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone’s network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.
Federated Farmers left fuming at Telecom, Vodafone no-show
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Federated Farmers criticise Vodafone and Telecom for dodging a key rural broadband meeting, questioning their commitment to rural NZ.
Govt could buy back Telecom shares
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
Telecom apologises for Auckland outage
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
Telecom outage affects 5000 customers
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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A number of south Auckland residential and business customers are without broadband - Orcon and SlingShot customers also effected.
2degrees launches IDEOS X5
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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2degrees releases Android 2.2-powered IDEOS X5 in NZ, featuring a Snapdragon processor and 720p HD video capability, priced at $549.
Additions to Telecommunications Bill proposed
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Government announces legislative changes to UFB, RBI and any changes that would apply if Telecom was to structurally separate.
TUANZ, InternetNZ seek extension to Telco Bill submissions
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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More time is needed to review the changes which go far beyond separating Telecom's business in two, says TUANZ.
Telecom reacts to supplementary order paper
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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CEO Paul Reynolds says Telecom is committed to finding a UFB solution for its shareholders, the government and New Zealand.