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Vodafone found guilty again
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Vodafone found guilty again

Vodafone has been found guilty of false advertising breaching the Fair Trading Act, less than two months after receiving a $400,000 fine for the same charge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Fibre Watch: Meet the cable guys
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Fibre Watch: Meet the cable guys

Chinese firms plan $US100m fibre-optic cable between Auckland and Sydney, set to boost broadband speeds and market competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
Vodafone offers VoIP package for SMBs
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Vodafone offers VoIP package for SMBs

Vodafone debuts Easy Office, a VoIP package tailored for SMBs, promising big savings on communications with no costly setup.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
2degrees targets tourists
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2degrees targets tourists

2degrees collaborates with PMG to offer prepaid SIMs to NZ tourists, aiming for a $1m yearly bump and pledging investment in tourism.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
2011 Web Awards finalists announced
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2011 Web Awards finalists announced

The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
Vodafone signs with Pacific Fibre
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Vodafone signs with Pacific Fibre

Vodafone boosts NZ connectivity with a 10-year Pacific Fibre deal, aiming to break the monopoly and bring competitive internet rates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
Vodafone fined $400,000
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Vodafone fined $400,000

Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011
2degrees launches K Road store - Updated
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2degrees launches K Road store - Updated

2degrees unveils its 20th store on Auckland's vibrant K Road, enticing early birds with bargain handsets and double top-ups.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011
We have a plan
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We have a plan

Gov't allocates $1.5bn to tackle underinvestment in NZ's telco infra, aiming to boost broadband speed and affordability amidst regulatory challenges.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
200,000 number 'ports' for 2degrees
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200,000 number 'ports' for 2degrees

200,000 New Zealanders have 'ported' their number to 2degrees since its launch two years ago, the company says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
Vodafone customer base dips
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Vodafone customer base dips

Vodafone NZ sees a sharp decline of 26,000 customers as market fresh-face 2degrees makes its mark, suggesting stiff competition ahead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2011
TUANZ Innovation Awards presented
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TUANZ Innovation Awards presented

Ag-Hub clinches top TUANZ Innovation Award for its pioneering cloud software for farmers, highlighting NZ's lead in farming tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
Fibre Watch: Chinese Whispers
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Fibre Watch: Chinese Whispers

UK website speculates fast-growing Chinese vendor Huawei could be in line for a sweet equipment supply role within the UFB project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2011
Telcos to re-join dispute scheme
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Telcos to re-join dispute scheme

Smaller telcos set to rejoin the dispute resolution scheme in light of new pricing and practice changes effective next month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2011
Huawei lays down gauntlet
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Huawei lays down gauntlet

Huawei aims to dominate the New Zealand market, showcasing cutting-edge Android devices and planning to be a top five global handset vendor by 2013.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2011
2degrees business market attack begins - 6 facts
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2degrees business market attack begins - 6 facts

2degrees targets NZ's small businesses with competitive mobile plans, promising major savings and flexible contracts. #NZBusiness #MobilePlans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2011
2degrees tops for customer satisfaction
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2degrees tops for customer satisfaction

2degrees earns top marks in Kiwi customer satisfaction survey, securing five-star rating across all categories from Canstar Blue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
LTE: Up in the air
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LTE: Up in the air

Mobile operators globally tout LTE, the 4G tech promising lightning-fast downloads. Verizon and Telstra lead, aiming to transform wireless connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
2Degrees records loss
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2Degrees records loss

2Degrees struggles with a £76.8m loss in its fight against Telecom and Vodafone giants, despite a revenue of £107.6m.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011