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The bare necessities
Wireless Networks

The bare necessities

The popularity of smartphones and iPads is putting pressure on 3G networks, making Wi-Fi hotspots a viable alternative.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Global Stories

Data Roaming stories

Taking a look at doomed app downloads...
Apps

Taking a look at doomed app downloads...

Exploring doomed apps: From Instapaper's forgotten reads to seldom-used weather forecasts, a dive into apps that promise much but deliver little.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014
Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming
Unified Communications

Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming

Telecom extends its popular $10 daily data roaming rate to Indonesia and Thailand; voice calling drops to $2.49/minute, effective 3 February 2014.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Vodafone: Govt roaming reviews sensible
Gaming

Vodafone: Govt roaming reviews sensible

Vodafone applauds NZ and Aus government review of roaming rates, citing competition and customer demands are driving prices down.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Labour backs telco data roaming rates
Unified Communications

Labour backs telco data roaming rates

Horrendous data-roaming costs to Kiwis travelling overseas just got a lot more affordable according to Labour.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012
Telecom slashes data roaming costs
Unified Communications

Telecom slashes data roaming costs

Telecom cuts data roaming costs dramatically, introducing a flat daily rate for travellers, starting 21 December. Say goodbye to bill shocks!.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012
Mobile data roaming to hit $35 billion by 2017
Unified Communications

Mobile data roaming to hit $35 billion by 2017

Juniper Research predicts mobile data roaming revenues to soar to $35bn by 2017, driven by more active roamers amidst bill shock fears.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
Vodafone ends roaming bill
Unified Communications

Vodafone ends roaming bill

Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2012
Telecom looks to remove roaming uncertainty
Unified Communications

Telecom looks to remove roaming uncertainty

Telecom introduces Data Smart Caps service to tackle the unpredictability of data roaming charges, following a $2000 bill incident.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
Telecom cuts trans-Tasman roaming text rates
Unified Communications

Telecom cuts trans-Tasman roaming text rates

Telecom slashes trans-Tasman roaming text rates to $10 for 100 texts, aligning closer with rivals after govt scrutiny on high costs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2011
Four out of five say roaming costs prohibitive
Unified Communications

Four out of five say roaming costs prohibitive

Survey reveals 80% NZ firms find Aussie data roaming costs too steep, prompting NZ-Aus regulatory investigation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011
Vodafone sets new low in trans-Tasman data roaming
Unified Communications

Vodafone sets new low in trans-Tasman data roaming

Vodafone has slashed its trans-Tasman data roaming rate to an industry-low NZD $1/MB, tightening competition with Telecom and 2degrees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011
Telecom unveils new data roaming fees
Telecom

Telecom unveils new data roaming fees

Telecom introduces new data roaming fees, offering a capped rate plan of 100MB for AUD $100 in select countries including Australia, the USA, and the UK.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2010
Vodafone Roaming charges cut
Unified Communications

Vodafone Roaming charges cut

Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010
Vodafone cuts mobile roaming prices
Unified Communications

Vodafone cuts mobile roaming prices

Vodafone slashes its Australia roaming fees to $5/MB, aiming to undercut rivals and enhance customer data management with new alerts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2010
Vodafone drops data roaming charges
Unified Communications

Vodafone drops data roaming charges

Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th May 2010
How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair
Unified Communications

How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair

TUANZ Chair Pat O'Connell shares savvy strategies to dodge high mobile charges, turning to WiFi and local phones over costly data roaming.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2010
The Western Roamer
Unified Communications

The Western Roamer

The Western Roamer, a frequent traveller to Europe, the US, and Australia, faces varied mobile roaming charges but finds data use hotel fees may be costlier.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009