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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

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

Digital Entertainment

Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...

Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014

Orcon

Done deal as Kiwi Internet Provider buys Orcon...

CallPlus Group acquires Orcon, joining its portfolio of ISPs and boosting its market share to 15% in a strategic move to challenge leading providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014

Chorus

Kiwis will benefit provided the Govt don't intervene

The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013

Mega

Slingshot and Dotcom offer free MEGA accounts to customers

Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Nov 2013

Global Stories

Slingshot stories

Unified Communications

Nice move, Slingshot...

Earlier this month Slingshot unblocked access to certain movie websites, much to the delight of their customers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Unified Communications

NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...

Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014

Gaming

Google releases NZ video quality report

Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014

Malware

Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe

Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014

Unified Communications

Voyager bags big broadband download speed win

Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014

Unified Communications

When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?

Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014

Unified Communications

One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier

A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand's leading operators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014