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Final countdown for Telecom customers
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Telecom urges its CDMA customers to switch networks before the 31 July deadline to avoid losing connectivity and mobile numbers.
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Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Telecom readies for CDMA network shutdown on July 31, urging users to switch to XT or risk losing services and possibly their numbers.
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Why Telecom’s 4G hype is likely to backfire
Thu, 17th May 2012
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Telecom's early 4G hype may falter as they race to catch up with Vodafone, despite not fully testing LTE technology yet.
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Telecom cracks the whip over CDMA users
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Telecom enlists Gary McCormick to urge CDMA users to switch to XT, with incentives like a free handset for postpaid plan commitments.
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Telecom: a million problems, one 'Skinny' solution
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Telecom launches budget brand 'Skinny' to lure users from outdated CDMA network, aiming at young, low-spenders with deals from $4/week.
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New Zealand’s cheapest Android smartphone - Updated
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Huawei and Telecom offer internet-capable handset for under $200, Vodafone matches with limited-edition Warriors device.
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Telecom tempting XT customers with package deal
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Just how cheap is the new home phone, mobile & internet bundle?.
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Motorola Xoom launched in NZ
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Telecom NZ introduces Motorola Xoom, a robust rival to iPad, showcasing the XT network's capabilities with a launch price of $1,149.
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Telecom names CDMA shut-down date
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Two years after clumsily launching its new XT network, Telecom has announced that its old CDMA network will be shut down on July 31 next year.
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Wi-fi campervans hit the road
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Gateway Motor Homes and Walkabout Rentals introduce Wi-Fi campervans, ending tourists' reliance on internet cafe hours.
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Telecom pushes $600 iPhone deal online
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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Telecom tempts Vodafone iPhone users with a £600 account credit to switch, offering free SIMs and online deal sign-ups until month-end.
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Telecom increases capacity for Big Day Out
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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Telecom amps up its XT network for Auckland's Big Day Out, ensuring revellers and locals stay connected amidst the music mayhem.
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Google names new CEO
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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Eric Schmidt hands over the Google CEO reigns to co-founder Larry Page in a major company shake-up.
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YouTube launches better homepages
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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YouTube revamps homepage to highlight personal videos after feedback from users, removing less-used modules.
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Head of XT resigns
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.
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XT compo event
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom is turning its proposal to compensate customers affected by the XT outage last week into a media event.
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[UPDATES] XT down again?
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Telecom has advised on Twitter that customers south of Taupo may be experiencing problems.
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Free TV, but not for long
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.
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Orcon contemplates mobile - but whose network?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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Orcon is surveying its broadband customers on mobile phone plans to find out what deal would make them change provider.
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Telecom R6 Phone Preview
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Telecom introduces the cheapest seat on the XT express, a $149 handset with RF connection and 2MP camera for price-conscious consumers.