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Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB
Wireless Networks

Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB

Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Who pays the most for iPad data?
Apple

Who pays the most for iPad data?

A new report has been released that reveals how much money each country spends on one GB of data when using the iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2010

Global Stories

Data usage stories

Why it's important to build tomorrow's 10G future today
Unified Communications

Why it's important to build tomorrow's 10G future today

As broadband demand soars, Australia eyes 10G PON tech to future-proof networks, cater to fast-evolving consumer and enterprise digital needs.

By Ronan Kelly • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018
Unified Communications

Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018

5G has long been in development with no shortage of hype surrounding the term - but Ericsson's CEO said at MWC it is officially in the here and now.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure
Malware

Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...

Vodafone has today unveiled its new roaming service, focused around giving Kiwis access to cheaper roaming overseas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost
Unified Communications

Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost

Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 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
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Vodafone doubles Auckland's network capacity
Unified Communications

Vodafone doubles Auckland's network capacity

Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013
Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock
Unified Communications

Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock

Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Data centres: Key NZ cities being 'neglected'
Hyperscale

Data centres: Key NZ cities being 'neglected'

NextDC will build a business case for a New Zealand data centre as global players are neglecting its key cities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Orcon customers to enjoy
Digital Entertainment

Orcon customers to enjoy

Orcon announced today that YouTube traffic won't count towards its customers' data caps until the end of January 2010.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2009