Vocus group stories - Page 2
Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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microsoft
Vocus boosts its network with additional Hawaiki cable capacity and significant upgrades, enhancing service quality for Australian and New Zealand customers.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
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2degrees
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Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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fibre
Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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online safety
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isp
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2degrees
New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.
Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.
Open for business: 4,600km cable connecting AU & SG goes live
Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
It's taken months of gruelling work and no shortage of investment, but the ASC is now live to present huge opportunities in APAC.
Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO
Mon, 21st May 2018
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Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.
No sale: Vocus no longer looking to sell NZ business
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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partner programmes
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business strategy
Vocus has decided to retain its New Zealand arm, rejecting multiple bids, asserting the business's strategic value and potential for shareholder returns.
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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trustpower
New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.
Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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xero
Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.
TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.
NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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telstra
NBN's 'Enterprise Ethernet' product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
Vocus Communications wins a place on the NZ TaaS panel
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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government
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taas
The telecommunications-as-a-service panel aims to improve the way tel-com services are delivered to government agencies across NZ.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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commerce commission
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vodafone
The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
Vocus reshuffle leads to separation of enterprise and wholesale
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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restructure
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The split will result in four reportable operating segments and has lead to some leadership changes in those areas.