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Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Unified Communications

Copper lines could crash fibre investment

Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
WorldxChange gets serious about growth with new COO
TelstraClear

WorldxChange gets serious about growth with new COO

Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2012
Antitrust regulator backs away from probe into Chorus copper service, mulls pricing regime
Chorus

Antitrust regulator backs away from probe into Chorus copper service, mulls pricing regime

The Commerce Commission has halted its investigation into Chorus's copper service pricing, now pondering a suitable pricing regime for the ageing tech.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2012
Telecom's CDMA network closes midnight tonight
Customers

Telecom's CDMA network closes midnight tonight

Telecom's CDMA network shuts down at midnight, ending service for calls, texts, and data. Customers are urged to switch to the new XT network immediately.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2012
Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom
Chorus

Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom

Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
Internet groups bringing security guru to NZ
Cybersecurity

Internet groups bringing security guru to NZ

Bruce Schneier, cybersecurity expert and author, will share his insights in Wellington on May 1 at events organised by the New Zealand Internet Task Force.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012
Telecom, Chorus shares up
Chorus

Telecom, Chorus shares up

Telecom and Chorus shares rose on their NZX debut as separate entities, with Chorus up 11.26% to NZD $3.27 and Telecom rising 4.28% to NZD $2.02.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
NZICT names new CEO
LinkedIn

NZICT names new CEO

Candace Kinser, former CEO of Biomatters, has been appointed as the new head of NZICT, replacing outgoing CEO Brett O'Riley.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011
Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger
Chorus

Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger

Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments
Unified Communications

Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments

Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Aug 2011

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Brent Colbert leaves Microsoft amid restructure
Unified Communications

Brent Colbert leaves Microsoft amid restructure

Director of Partner Strategy across New Zealand made redundant after eight years with the company as the software maker begins internal restructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2012
Telecom Business CEO resigns
Unified Communications

Telecom Business CEO resigns

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
New Chief Skinny Officer - Paul Taylor
Unified Communications

New Chief Skinny Officer - Paul Taylor

Skinny appoints Paul Taylor as chief skinny officer, bringing 16 years of telecom expertise, including roles at BT, Virgin Media, and head of marketing at O2.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Unified Communications

Telecom to de-list from NYSE

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2012
Telecom doubles home data plans
Unified Communications

Telecom doubles home data plans

Telecom has increased the data caps on all of its home broadband plans by at least 100%, reflecting the massive upswing in consumer usage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles

Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Telecom sweetens stockholder deal
Chorus

Telecom sweetens stockholder deal

Telecom has boosted demerger incentives for stockholders, doubling the consent fee to 0.5% and adjusting interest rates to address credit rating concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Fibre Watch: We're in the money
Chorus

Fibre Watch: We're in the money

Telecom's hefty split plan spills benefits worth £380m, sparking a buzz among shareholders ahead of October's decisive vote.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2011