Vodafone stories - Page 34

Kiwis flock to top summer spots, but does their internet follow? As holidaymakers hit Mt Maunganui, Nelson, and more, we check the broadband scene.

Final talks on mobile termination rates see telecom giants clash, with 2degrees retracting offers as Vodafone and Telecom propose cuts.

Since 2degrees launched in August 42,500 mobile users have ported their number to the fledging mobile carrier – 85% from Vodafone.

The number of SKY channels on Vodafone's mobile TV offering has been boosted to 14, with the addition of channels for children and sports fans.

The Advertising Standards Association has ruled in favour of 2degrees over a complaint it lodged against Telecom regarding misleading advertising.

Vodafone's new portable wi-fi device allows up to five users to share a 3G broadband connection but won't support speeds from its HSPA+ upgrade.

2degrees has announced a new feature for prepay customers that allows them to top up their mobile credit balances with minimal hassle.

Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees face challenges as they upgrade networks and compete for faster data speeds, according to a report by Compuware.

Hard on the heels of Vodafone's loss in the Court of Appeal this week, the Commerce Commission has today released its draft cost calculation for the TSO at $69.

A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.

If the government wants rural schools to receive broadband speeds of 100Mbps it should get consumers to pay for it.

Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.

Telecom's Paul Reynolds navigates through a year of transformation and challenges, eyeing future growth amidst fierce competition and regulatory changes.

2degrees faces customer service baptism of fire, struggling with unexpected call surge but seizing the chance to bond with users.

David Stone takes the helm as CEO of Telecommunications Carriers Forum, aiming to unite and navigate regulatory challenges.

Opera Mini's data compression helps global users save, driving a 155% surge in users and over 263 million MB of mobile data usage.

Orcon is surveying its broadband customers on mobile phone plans to find out what deal would make them change provider.

Vodafone is offering SKY customers with Ideal or Ultimate packages a free upgrade to MYSKYHDi plus a discounted installation rate of NZD $49 from December 7th.

The Commerce Commission's report reveals that 2degrees has injected competitiveness into NZ's mobile market, but fixed line services remain costly.