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Telecom reports $1bn six-month profit - Updated

Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Telecom announces a $1bn profit in six-months post-Chorus demerger, showcasing stability amidst complex corporate restructuring.
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Airnet transforms to secure local leadership role

Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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Hawke's Bay's Airnet becomes fully local-owned, setting the stage for a bold leap in the regional telecom market with new leadership.
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Huawei eyes big UFB prize

Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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On current form, the Chinese vendor looks like a strong contender to pick up a lucrative contract from Chorus.
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The most influential people in telecommunications

Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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Revealed: The top 10 figures leading the UK's telecoms sphere, from innovative CEOs to pivotal government figures and industry disruptors.
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Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Chorus partners with Huawei to enhance rural broadband across the UK, aiming to surpass RBI goals with advanced fibre-optic technology.
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Chorus exceeds funding expectations

Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Chorus lands a massive $1.35bn for its demerger, surpassing its $1bn target due to high demand, fuelling its fibre network expansion.
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Commerce Commission completes access reviews

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Commerce Commission revamps telco access rules, updating Standard Terms Determinations ahead of Telecom's split.
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Telecom, Chorus shares up

Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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Telecom and Chorus shares rose on their NZX debut as separate entities, with Chorus up 11.26% to NZD $3.27 and Telecom rising 4.28% to NZD $2.02.
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Legal Tender: Cops eying high-tech car tracking

Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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Police in the market for cutting-edge tech to track police vehicles, aiming for enhanced real-time control and security measures.
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UFB open access deeds approved

Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Gov approves deeds for UFB and RBI networks, paving way for competitive broadband services. A major step after Chorus' initial rejection.
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Mobility momentum to shake up channel

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Adapt now or face the consequences. That's the message to resellers – and customers and carriers – when it comes to mobility, discovers Keith Newman.
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Putting the top 40 2011 in a telco context

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) Initiative continues to dominate the telecoms market as the industry undergoes significant changes.
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Telecom's turnaround as it votes on whether to split from Chorus

Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Telecom eyes future growth, discussing Chorus split at Auckland AGM while CEO underlines strides in efficiency and service.
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Telecom demerger approved - split from Chorus in the pipeline

Wed, 26th Oct 2011
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Telecom's shareholder vote massively approves its split from Chorus, paving the way for a major shake-up in broadband infrastructure.
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Watchdog happy with telco's refund efforts

Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Telecom to refund overcharged customers USD $2.7 million after settling with Commerce Commission over a broadband data usage error caused by a software fault.
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Telecom to pay competitors $31.6 million

Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Telecom agrees to pay $31.6m to rivals, settling claims of unfair competition and marking a key step towards telecom industry reform.
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Joyce rejects Chorus submission

Fri, 7th Oct 2011
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ICT Minister Steven Joyce has turned down Chorus' open access deed, urging revisions ahead of Telecom's demerger vote in weeks.
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Changing of the guard

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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When Paul Reynolds leaves New Zealand next year his legacy as Telecom's CEO will be that he saved the company from spiralling into irrelevance.
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Telecom demerger one step closer

Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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Telecom will hold another vote at its annual meeting on October 26, and if this passes the demerger could be completed by November 30.
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Telecom sweetens stockholder deal

Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Telecom has boosted demerger incentives for stockholders, doubling the consent fee to 0.5% and adjusting interest rates to address credit rating concerns.