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Vodafone and Huawei test IP microwave backhaul for 5G

Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Vodafone and Huawei's lab tests show IP microwave links can achieve up to 2.7 Gbps, presenting a viable 5G backhaul solution with low latency.
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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.
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LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem will power live 5G NR trials with Vodafone and other global operators as part of a push to commercialise 5G by 2019.
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Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
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ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
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How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
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Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
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Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
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ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
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What will a telco be worth in 2018?

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.
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Vodafone closes email service – urges customers to set up free FWD system

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Vodafone NZ's email service is closing for good at the end of this month and the telco is urging its customers to set up an auto-forwarding service.
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Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.
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It's officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealanders bid farewell to landlines as Vodafone transitions customers to voice over broadband, preempting Spark's PSTN shut down by 2022.
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Change accelerator participants making positive social impact

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealand has some statistics we can't be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.
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Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.
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4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
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Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
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Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.
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Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.