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Price increases for Telecom landlines

Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Telecom is hiking prices for landline customers on Grandfather and Homeline plans by 4% from June. National toll call rates will also see changes.
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Telecom launches Android tablet

Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.
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Telecom apologises for Auckland outage

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
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Telecom fixes broadband hiccup

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.
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UFB: Telecom focused on the remainder of NZ

Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Telecom aims to cover the rest of New Zealand after missing out on two UFB regions. CEO Paul Reynolds stresses the importance of a Chorus split.
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Gen-i launches NZ's second Windows Phone 7

Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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The first Windows Phone 7 device for Telecom's XT network, the LG Optimus 7Q, is now available to Gen-i clients.
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Telecom rolls out Voicemail Viewer

Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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New customers signing up to XT will get a new voicemail feature – existing customers have to wait until February.
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Telecom unveils new data roaming fees

Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Telecom introduces new data roaming fees, offering a capped rate plan of 100MB for AUD $100 in select countries including Australia, the USA, and the UK.
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Telecom joins internet child porn filter

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.
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Vodafone network update begins - full story

Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Vodafone will upgrade its network to 28.8MB/s, surpassing two generations of 3G updates, with main centres receiving the upgrade by Christmas.
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Mount Everest gets high speed internet

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Nepal-based Ncell launches 3G services at Mount Everest, helping trekkers stay connected. Expansion plans for next year.
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Telecom sponsors All Blacks UK tour

Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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Telecom renews sponsorship for the All Blacks' UK tour, introducing the Telecom BackingBlack Tour with exclusive content and events for UK fans.
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HTC clarifies Windows Phone 7 plans

Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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HTC retracts its announcement: The HD7 will no longer launch in New Zealand via Telecom, but will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
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Telecom reviews govt's discussion document

Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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Telecom is reviewing the government's document on structural separation, following Comms Minister Steven Joyce's call for industry feedback on potential issues.
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Govt seeks advice on Telecom separation - Updated

Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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The New Zealand government is seeking feedback on the potential implications of Telecom's structural separation.
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Telecom: UFB timeframe challenging

Thu, 9th Sep 2010
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Telecom evaluates shortlist for Ultra-fast Broadband initiative, remains open to partnership after not being named on list. Shares fall 6%.
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UFB: Three shortlisted for 'prioritised negotiations'

Thu, 9th Sep 2010
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Updated: Binding offers for initial investment partners due to be made next month, says CFH Chairman Simon Allen.
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Telecom rolls out 'turbo-charged' XT Network

Thu, 5th Aug 2010
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Telecom rolls out its 'turbo-charged' XT Network with HSPA+, promising the fastest mobile broadband in New Zealand. Turbo T-Stick needed.
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Telecom split confirmed - Chorus2 coming

Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Telecom submits refined broadband plan to NZ govt based on demerger, aiming for fibre availability to 75% by 2019.
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Telecom sells AAPT

Fri, 30th Jul 2010
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Telecom sells AAPT's consumer division to iiNet for AUD $60 million and offloads an 18.2% stake in iiNet for AUD $70 million, streamlining its focus.