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Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 199

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Woosh brings back the Joy
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Woosh defies setbacks, revitalises its fixed line plans with unique data caps, outstripping competitors and redefining connectivity.
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Regional alliance pushes for more fibre
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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The government's $300 million rural broadband plan doesn't go far enough according to the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).
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CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
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Kiwi entrepreneurs announce international cable
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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Rod Drury, Stephen Tindall and Sam Morgan have announced today they are backing the creation of an international cable to rival Telecom’s Southern Cross Cable.
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Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
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ICANN chief urges African internet expansion
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom calls on African nations to enhance affordable internet access, equating the current digital deficit to a modern drought.
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Vodafone sorry for service disruption
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.
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Theresa Gattung’s legacy
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Theresa Gattung's memoir, Bird on a Wire, challenges her successor’s high salary and reflects on government regulation of Telecom’s copper network.
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Phone number governance questioned
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.
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Major Cisco technology announcement next week
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Cisco is set to unveil a groundbreaking technology next week that could revolutionise the internet for consumers, businesses, and governments.
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Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.
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Endace names Kiwi non-executive director
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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UK-based network monitoring solutions firm Endace has announced the appointment of Mark Giles as a Non-Executive Director.
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Anti-spam update
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.
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LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE RIGHT TO SURF
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.
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Intergen scoops Simpl’s sales and marketing manager
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Nigel Blair, former Simpl sales boss, joins Intergen to grow its managed services across NZ, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
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All in one entertainment for all
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The world is rapidly moving towards unifying all of the media you use, and adjusting to that trend is becoming more a necessity than just a fashion.
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US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.
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Minister threatens regulation over 111 calls
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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Minister Joyce threatens regulations after a 111 emergency call fails during a network outage, stressing the need for reliability.
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Alcatel Lucent let us down - Telecom CEO
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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After four outages, Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds puts Alcatel Lucent on notice, citing failed promises and significant network issues.
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Is it time for govt to intervene over XT?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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After repeated XT Network failures, calls grow for government action amidst mounting customer frustration and national economic concerns.