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Shots continue in global mode fracas
Lightbox

Shots continue in global mode fracas

Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Global Mode saga: Legal action to go ahead
Global Mode

Global Mode saga: Legal action to go ahead

Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have today announced they will progress legal action against Call Plus and ByPass Network Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015
D-Day: InternetNZ chief slams Global Mode legal action
Global Mode

D-Day: InternetNZ chief slams Global Mode legal action

Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and Mediaworks have threatened to sue CallPlus and other NZ ISPs over their use of Global Mode DNS services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Another ISP bows to Global Mode pressure - Kiwis missing out
Global Mode

Another ISP bows to Global Mode pressure - Kiwis missing out

Regional broadband provider, PrimoWireless, forced to disable global mode service due to legal threat from media companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Lightbox

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'

Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Opinion: TV networks vs ISP - the bunfight continues
Gaming

Opinion: TV networks vs ISP - the bunfight continues

Wouldn't it be a prudent move to attempt to understand why people are seeking alternatives over broadcast TV?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode
Gaming

Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode

Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014
TV giants question Slingshot's interpretation of the law...
Unified Communications

TV giants question Slingshot's interpretation of the law...

TV giants clash with Slingshot over legal interpretations amid a heated debate on geo-blocking and content importation laws.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
Opinion: Broadcasters, it's over to you…
Unified Communications

Opinion: Broadcasters, it's over to you…

Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts
Digital Entertainment

TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts

Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014
TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts
Slingshot

TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts

TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts
Gaming

Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts

Sky TV bans Slingshot's Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

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'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again
Unified Communications

'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again

CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Unified Communications

CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Unified Communications

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015