Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 46
2degrees launches broadband assault
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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2degrees has unveiled its first broadband plans, debuting two consumer plans, with business offerings to follow soon.
Rumours fly about Microsoft’s new Windows flagship phones
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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Microsoft’s upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.
Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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bluesky
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mvno
Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
Shoppers turn to smartphones for better retail experience
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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The way consumers shop is changing, with more reaching for their smartphone before or during their retail experience.
Huawei P8 smartphone, in Spark NZ stores now
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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huawei
The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.
Spark launches waterproof phone dock
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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bluetooth
Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.
New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
Enterprise managed services growing telco revenues
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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ovum
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africa
Telecoms providers will generate over $297bn in revenue from global services to enterprise customers by 2020, says Ovum.
Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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commerce commission
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nz
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telco
New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.
Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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facebook
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telco
Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.
SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.
Facebook: Bringing high speed internet to developing nations with lasers
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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social media
Facebook is working on laser technology that will be able to deliver high speed internet through drones or satellites.
Vodafone wants to help families in digital age
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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connected
Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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commerce commission
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telco
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copper network
The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin’s last day was June 30.
Cisco acquires security company for $635mn, builds IoT offering
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
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telco
Cisco bolsters its IoT arsenal with a $635mn acquisition of OpenDNS for enhanced security options.
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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chorus
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commerce commission
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telco
Kiwis rally as Spark demands ComCom lower steep internet line charges ahead of crucial decision.
E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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martech
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e-learning
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creative technologies
The e-learning market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years, driven by the emergence of m-learning and evolving learning styles.
2degrees continues 4G network rollout
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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nz
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2degrees’ 4G network now reaches almost 60% of the New Zealand population, following the second stage of the telco’s 4G rollout.
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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spark
Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.
Global Mode saga falls to big media companies
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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telco
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global mode
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ndi
Global Mode service, which allowed access to international content, will no longer be available in New Zealand from 1 September 2015.
Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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telco
Connector Systems inks deal to bring guest Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor to NZ market, opening the door for new conversations for resellers.