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When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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telecommunications
Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.
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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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broadband
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compass communications
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government
A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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broadband
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compass communications
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government
A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Slingshot tops customer satisfaction in NZ
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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broadband
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internet
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slingshot
Slingshot claims top spot in NZ broadband customer satisfaction, sweeping all categories in a Canstar Blue survey, says GM Taryn Hamilton.
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Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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telecommunications
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slingshot
Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal ‘slamming’ practices.
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Slingshot fined $250,000 for “slamming” customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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commerce commission
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slingshot
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callplus
Slingshot fined £250,000 for misleading customers and switching services without consent, impacting competition in the telecoms market.
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Report claims Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in NZ
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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broadband
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internet
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telecommunications
The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.
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Kiwis will benefit provided the Govt don’t intervene
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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slingshot
The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.
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Slingshot and Dotcom offer free MEGA accounts to customers
Sat, 2nd Nov 2013
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Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.
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Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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telecommunications
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slingshot
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commerce commission
Sky Network Television has agreed a resale and distribution agreement with Vodafone after the mobile phone company bought Telstra Corp.'s New Zealand unit last year.
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Govt ain’t heavy, they’re our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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broadband
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telecommunications
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chorus
IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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broadband
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chorus
Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
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TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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snap
TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.
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Slingshot down with network problems
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Slingshot users experienced brief broadband and calling outages, now resolved, as the provider worked swiftly to fix the network hiccup.
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Skynet suspect takes case to Tribunal
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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telstraclear
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slingshot
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piracy
Internet user charged under the Skynet law for music piracy requests formal hearing in front of the Copyright Tribunal.
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Slingshot catapults to broadband lead
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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telecommunications
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Company's investment in their network is paying off according to the latest measurements from broadcast monitoring firm Truenet.
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Slingshot up, Orcon down in ISP speed tests
Wed, 16th May 2012
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Slingshot rebounds in ISP speed tests, leaping ahead as Orcon lags, reveals TrueNet's latest data on downloadable webpage speeds.
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Movie & TV streaming finally comes to NZ
Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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gaming
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technology gifts
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quickflix
The service will offer unlimited viewing for $9.99 per month, rising to $16.99 per month once the introductory period is over.
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Vodafone takes lead in browsing speed
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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telecommunications
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slingshot
In a swift turnaround, Vodafone zooms from last to first in ADSL browsing speed, edging out rivals with sub-0.5 second page loads.
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CallPlus switching telcos
Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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telecommunications
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callplus
CallPlus and Slingshot ditch Vodafone for Telecom to boost mobile services with superior data plans and smartphone packages, aiming for growth.
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Spoiled for choice
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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cloud services
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apple
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technology gifts
Aucklanders and Rugby World Cup visitors can enjoy unlimited free wi-fi from CallPlus at 1000 hotspots, outmatching the city's existing service.
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Software or Hardware Based Encryption Solutions: Which Is Better for Your Customers?
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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encryption
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maxnet
Choosing encryption for data protection is crucial. But with a surge in data breaches, should businesses adopt software or hardware solutions?.
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Data Centre Fitness
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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forrester research
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slingshot
Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.
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Why bother managing storage?
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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maxnet
Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.