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Vodafone unveils UFB TV service
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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gaming
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broadband
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digital entertainment
Vodafone has today unveiled New Zealand’s first, and only, full TV service using the new ultra fast broadband network.
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Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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telstraclear
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telecommunications
Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.
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Gen-i divests Auldhouse through management buyout
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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it training
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telecommunications
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gen-i
Auldhouse, now NZ’s largest privately owned commercial training business, will continue to support Telecom and Gen-i as a preferred supplier.
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NZ telco market under pressure as competition increases
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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telecommunications
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vodafone
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idc
NZ's telecom sector faces a downturn, with competition fuelling a revenue slide from NZ$5.1bn to NZ$5.0bn, amid a varied and competitive market.
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Telecom launches national commercial WiFi network
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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telecommunications
Telecom NZ to revolutionize mobile data usage, transforming phone boxes into over 2,000 WiFi hotspots nationwide by mid-2014.
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Telecom claims satellite station contract
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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undersea cables
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telecommunications
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southern cross cable
Telco awarded contract to establish and manage one of Inmarsat’s Pacific Ocean Region (POR) satellite access stations (SAS) for Global Xpress (GX).
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Telecom: Lower price on copper inputs needed
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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broadband
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government
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telecommunications
Telco argues the input price for wholesale access to copper broadband needs to come in at the bottom end of Government’s proposed range.
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Vodafone and Ciena link major metro areas
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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broadband
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telecommunications
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ciena
Vodafone NZ and Ciena have expanded their network to provide low-latency capacity between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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Artist’s impression of $60m Gen-i data centre
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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data centre operators
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revera
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telecommunications
In a push for sustainable tech, Gen-i unveils a $60m green data centre in NZ, boasting energy efficiency and cutting-edge design.
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Where's the Samsung Galaxy Gear? Telecom has no idea…
Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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samsung
Following official reports Samsung's new product range would be heading to New Zealand next month, Telecom has backtracked….
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America's Cup causes Kiwi mobile data usage spike
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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social media
Kiwi fans' thirst for America's Cup action causes mobile data usage to nearly double, reflecting a new era of live streaming and social media interaction.
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iPhone fallout: Apple turns sour
Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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Wall Street sees a drop in Apple shares amid disappointment about its two latest iPhone products, while investors snap up record Verizon Communications bonds.
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Vodafone finally cashes in on Verizon Wireless
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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verizon
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telecommunications
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ovum
Vodafone sells its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for a whopping US$130bn, signifying the end of a strategic but strained partnership.
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Which side of the 4G fence are you on?
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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broadband
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telecommunications
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government
Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?.
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Govt to seek minimum $198m for 4G spectrum
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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broadband
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telecommunications
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government
The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.
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Gen-i beats Vodafone / Telstra to new mobility deal
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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telecommunications
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gen-i
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telstra
Electrical products distributor Corys Electrical awards Gen-i five-year contract to deliver a wide range of telecommunications and IT services.
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Vodafone sells Verizon stake for US$130bn
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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verizon
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telecommunications
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ndi
Vodafone sells its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for a historic US$130bn, marking the end of a 14-year partnership in a major corporate deal.
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Gen-i ramps up delivery of new $60m Auckland data centre
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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data centre operators
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revera
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telecommunications
Gen-i confirms $60m investment in a cutting-edge Auckland data centre set to enhance cloud and data services in NZ, starting this winter.
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Vodafone launches 4G in New Plymouth
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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telecommunications
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4g technology
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ndi
Vodafone ignites New Plymouth with the launch of 4G, offering unparalleled mobile speed to 60% of the city's populace.
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Kordia's NZ business ready for analogue TV switch-off
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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telecommunications
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managed wan
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kordia
Kordia Group has boosted after-tax profit 46 per cent to $10.7m ($7.3m in FY12) for continued operations in the 12 months to 30 June 2013.
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2degrees appoints permanent CEO
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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telecommunications
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vodafone
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partnerships
After Eric Hertz's passing, 2degrees names Stewart Sherriff, its chairman and interim CEO, as the permanent CEO, solidifying leadership.
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Telecom to keep cutting costs following financial results
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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telecommunications
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ndi
Telecom Corp announces continuous cost-cutting after a slight earnings drop and intense market competition, aiming for mobile leadership.
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The secret agenda behind Telecom’s Wi-Fi rollout
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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wifi
Telecom is building the country’s largest public Wi-Fi network – comprising up to 3000 hotspots – we uncover why.
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Vodafone unleashes Kiwi specific smartphones
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Vodafone NZ launches 'Vodafone Red': unlimited calls, texts, and generous data for Kiwis with flexible smartphone choices.