Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 55

Vodafone announced overnight a virtual sailing event on their 4G network with the new Samsung GALAXY Note 4 smartphone.

Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.

Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.

Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.

Vodafone New Zealand exclusively sells Sony's eagerly awaited Xperia E3 smartphone, offering young consumers affordable, colourful fun.

Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.

Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.

Nearly half of NZ firms lack readiness against cyber threats, a concerning finding for the country's vital primary industries.

.nz domain registration now offers direct second-level names, allowing for shorter, more personalized options online. Preferential period opens today.

Alcatel-Lucent has divested itself of its enterprise division, with Alcatel Lucent Enterprise now in the hands of a Chinese investment company.

Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.

UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.

Hamilton speeds into the future as 2degrees launches 4G, promising over 10x faster connectivity in NZ's top cities.

Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.

Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.

This year’s election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand’s cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.

Chorus submits to Commerce Commission, outlining the need for differentiated broadband services to meet growing demand.

Lightbox's new TV service wows NZ, streaming 7 years of content in just 14 days after launch, as demand for quality TV skyrockets.

Colin James, Vodafone New Zealand head of security, puts forward the telco perspective on security and how increasing threats are impacting your customers.

Voyager’s Dave Porteous looks at fibre’s history and where it’s going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.

No limits, no contracts, just broadband. That’s the slogan of New Zealand’s latest contender into the ISP market...

The internet could have been purpose built for New Zealand – an isolated nation of entrepreneurs and innovators who can’t help but compare themselves.

Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.

Labour's ICT spokesperson criticizes National's broadband announcement, saying it is a cynical attempt to win votes.