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Mixed reaction to Big Time

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.
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Telecom breach could cost $10m

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.
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Rural - Uneconomic says Telecom, Important says Vodafone

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.
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Commentators enthuse at AGM

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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At its AGM, Telecom showcased a video featuring endorsements from TUANZ, Federated Farmers, and Business NZ, praising the company's significant progress.
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Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Union protesters disrupt Telecom AGM over Visionstream's new employment model; Northland customers face two-week delays for fault repairs, Auckland three days.
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1000 cabinets

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Telecom's network division Chorus installed its 1000th cabinet last month, of which 400 have been installed in Auckland.
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Kiwishare scrapped in favour of levy for rural broadband

Tue, 29th Sep 2009
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New Zealand's government scraps the Kiwishare in favour of a levy to fund rural broadband, reallocating NZD $100 million from various sources for better access.
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Virtual conversation

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Videoconferencing has seen significant growth in New Zealand, with companies utilising the benefits including faster decision-making and improved collaboration.
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Toshiba offers 3G-capable laptops

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Toshiba partners with Telecom to launch 3G-capable laptops via the XT network, enhancing mobile computing with embedded SIM cards and antennas.
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Kiwi share may be unfair

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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If you're living in an area in which it is uneconomic to supply you with a telecommunications service, please stand up.
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Mobile Rates

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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WHAT are the best deals for mobile users today? Connectme compares the plans on offer from telecom, vodafone, telstraclear, black + White and Compass.
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Palm Treo Pro

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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The Palm Treo Pro, priced at USD $999 and sold by Telecom, offers business executives email, wi-fi, GPS, and Office file editing on Windows Mobile 6.1.
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Keeping tabs on telcos

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.
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Competition fails toreduce roaming rates

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Telecom's XT Network offers simplified roaming pricing, but there is little difference in cost compared to Vodafone.
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Samsung F480

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Telecom launches a new handset with a widget menu for social networking royalty, priced at $599. Available in silver and pink.
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Web on the move

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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The rise of mobile Internet usage sees 52% of users now online, with UK consultancy Webcredible noting social networking as a key activity.
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Moving into a fibre revolution

Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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Telecom and WorldxChange Communications team up to bring affordable, high-speed fibre optic services to over 3,500 homes, revolutionising the user experience.
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Wi-Fi for the masses

Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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Months of hard work has paid off for New Zealand Wi-Fi specialist Tomizone as it continues to expand into the global market.
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All for a good cause

Fri, 1st Dec 2006
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A scheme to boost computer literacy in lower socio-economic families has received a boost with a $25,000 donation from multinational vendor CA.
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Ferrit: bigger, bolder and here to stay

Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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A year on from launching online retail store Ferrit, the boys behind the machine are realistic about what they've managed to achieve.