Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 50
Consumer NZ campaign targets telco unfair contract terms
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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consumer nz
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retailers
The ban will apply to unfair terms in standard-form consumer contracts used by electricity retailers, telcos, finance providers, pay-TV operators.
How to make money as an ISP
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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developers
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telco
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nz
Recent changes to the telecommunications landscape have reduced margins on almost every product/service that the average ISP/telco sells.
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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sony xperia
Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
Nokia Networks helps Vodafone New Zealand to achieve another country-first landmark
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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nsn
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volte
Vodafone New Zealand has selected Nokia Networks and its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution to conduct the first VoLTE call on a cloud-based IMS network.
Full steam ahead for Spark's re-engineering programme
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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spark
Spark New Zealand has successfully implemented the second major stage of its programme to re-engineer and update its key customer service IT platforms.
Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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telco
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ovum
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mobile world congress
We’re at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, led by Meridian, Spark, Fletcher
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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meridian energy
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shares
NZX 50 falters amid selling sprees in Meridian, Spark, and Fletcher, as investors weigh earnings.
Spark sells Telecom Rentals for $106M to Australia's FlexiGroup
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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telco
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flexigroup
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spark
Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiG.
Netflix launch date revealed
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Netflix sets New Zealand launch for 24 March, heating up streaming wars with Vodafone-powered access across multiple devices.
Vodafone scores Netflix contract
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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video
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digital entertainment
Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.
Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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cloud services
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telco
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4g technology
Vodafone sets sail with Fullers, bringing free 3G/4G Wi-Fi to Auckland's ferry passengers, enhancing travel with on-water connectivity.
Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark’s new upgrades
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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telco
Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.
NZ has about 80 ISPs… for now
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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isp
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ndi
Considering that DTS only provides services to businesses, 22nd out of 80 odd providers in New Zealand is not a bad result.
Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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gigatown
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snap
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chorus
Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.
Spark Chief Turnaround Officer out, new focus in
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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lightbox
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telco
Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.
Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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telco
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4g technology
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3g
Vodafone's VoLTE success hints at a revolution in NZ's mobile calling with instant connection and HD voice over its growing 4G network.
Spark dumps Telecom Cook Islands on Teleraro
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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customers
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nz
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telco
Spark NZ sheds 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Teleraro for NZ$23m, aligning with its customer-centric local focus strategy.
Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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chorus
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commerce commission
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nz
Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.
Channel should focus on threat vectors, not threats
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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ddos
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firewall
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breach prevention
It’s not about the threats, it’s about the threat vectors, Mike Romans, Barracuda Networks ANZ country manager says. He highlights some key trends.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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telco
New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.
InternetNZ to give away $80,000 in research grants
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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telco
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grants
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internetnz
InternetNZ will be giving away $80,000 to help fund individuals and organisations conducting research projects focused on internet topics and issues.
Long wait ahead for Spark’s Gigatown plans
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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chorus
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gigatown
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telco
Spark will offer Dunedin locals its fastest Ultra Fibre plans at heavily discounted prices ahead of its Gigatown plans later this year.
2degrees attempts to reel in customers with new mobile plans
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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telco
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vodafone
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mobile plan
2degrees has launched its 2015 mobile plans and says they are simplified, provide customers with the latest technology and up to triple the value.
Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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undersea cables
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telco
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southern cross cable
It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.