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Telecom cuts trans-Tasman roaming text rates
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Telecom slashes trans-Tasman roaming text rates to $10 for 100 texts, aligning closer with rivals after govt scrutiny on high costs.
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Apple to sell unlocked iPhones, suggest rumours
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Rumours suggest Apple may start selling unlocked iPhones in the US, echoing New Zealand's trend. Freedom from carriers could be imminent.
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Four out of five say roaming costs prohibitive
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Survey reveals 80% NZ firms find Aussie data roaming costs too steep, prompting NZ-Aus regulatory investigation.
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Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays
Tue, 31st May 2011
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Vodafone plans to map activity at this years' Fieldays using GPS and mobile.
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2degrees to open 2nd Wellington store
Thu, 26th May 2011
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2degrees celebrates its 2nd Wellington store opening this Friday on Lambton Quay, promising great deals on handsets and thrilling giveaways.
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Vodafone sets new low in trans-Tasman data roaming
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Vodafone slashes trans-Tasman data roaming to $1/MB, setting a new low amid a fierce carrier battle.
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Nokia rebrands Ovi
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Nokia to drop Ovi brand for better alignment, switching to 'Nokia services' in July. Change aims for stronger brand unity, no service disruption.
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First ‘dual core’ smartphone from 2degrees and LG
Mon, 16th May 2011
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2degrees and LG unveil NZ's first 'dual core' smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X - promising twice the power for multitasking and HD content.
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Nokia switches billing for Ovi
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Nokia shifts to SIM-based billing for Ovi Store, allowing purchases to be charged to phone bills or pre-paid accounts.
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No surprises with 2degrees Spend Control
Fri, 6th May 2011
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2degrees' pay monthly customers now have a new option to control spending over and above their plan allowance.
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ComCom cuts mobile termination rates - Updated
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.
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2011 NetGuide peoples choice web awards
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Here we go again! It’s time to announce the details of New Zealand’s most respected web awards – the People’s Choice NetGuide Web Awards 2011.
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'All you can eat' mobile plan made permanent
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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2degrees cements 'all you can eat' mobile plan, a game-changer for NZ users with unlimited calls, texts, and data, at $149.
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Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.
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2degrees launches NZ's first prepay Combo Pack
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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$19 gets 2degrees Prepay customers 30 minutes of any network talk time, 2000 any network texts, and 50MB of data.
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Vodafone doubles On Account minutes
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Find out if your Vodafone On Account plan is eligible for free double minutes inside (and make sure you opt in).
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“Major” 2degrees announcement on Tuesday
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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2degrees CEO to make major announcement on Tuesday at Town Hall in Auckland, revealing consumer mobile trend insights.
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NZ telcos offer free calls to Japan - Updated
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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2degrees, Telecom and Vodafone all offer credits to customers who called Japan following the earthquake last week.
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TravelSIM undercuts Telecom, Vodafone roaming
Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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TravelSIM shakes up NZ telco scene with roaming rates a quarter of competitors, offering Kiwis massive savings on international calls.
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2degrees: 500 free texts for ChCh customers
Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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2degrees steps up for Christchurch, offering customers 500 free texts to connect with loved ones amid trying times.
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Telecom extends free calls deal in ChCh
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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Telecom announces extension of free call offer for Christchurch residents, rivalling 2degrees' recent free calling concession.
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Free calls for 2degrees Christchurch customers
Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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2degrees offers 30 free calling minutes to customers in quake-hit Christchurch, aiding communication in challenging times.
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2degrees restores Christchurch network
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Company no longer experiencing network issues and is dealing with traffic well, says Chief Executive Eric Hertz.
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2degrees Christchurch network - If it’s important, call
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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2degrees Christchurch network restoration progresses; CEO urges to make important calls as service stabilizes, despite possible fluctuations.