Chorus stories - Page 19

Telecom CEO to resign after demerger
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds to resign after finalising company's demerger, marking an 'important era' for the firm and New Zealand's telecom landscape.

Government approves Telecom split
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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The government has approved Telecom’s separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.

Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.

Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments
Sat, 20th Aug 2011
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Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

Telecom under attack from Labour
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Labour slams Telecom for monopolistic practices, demands tighter regulations. Clare Curran criticises secretive UFB deal process, proposes network regulator.

Fibre Watch: The $5 million question
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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As Telecom releases details of its asset split, Paul Reynolds' future with the company after its de-merger remains unclear.

Telecom releases demerger documents
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Telecom releases documents outlining plan to separate from Chorus for government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative.

CEO to keep role following de-merger
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Mark Ratcliffe retains CEO role post-Chorus de-merger, ensuring leadership continuity for the network arm as shareholders vote.

Broadband debate: A good Rogering
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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The Telco Bill stirs controversy over the $1.35bn Ultrafast Broadband initiative, despite assurances of improved rural school connectivity.

Labour still angry at UFB bill
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Labour opposes Telecom bill, claiming it allows the company to overcharge; predicts higher charges and poorer service for customers.

National passes UFB law
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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NZ's government passes UFB law, marking a leap towards innovative economy and sparking debate over Telecom's advantage in the broadband rollout.

Fibre Watch: A good Rogering
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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The telco reform law has passed its next stage in Parliament, but not before receiving a caustic critique from political veteran Sir Roger Douglas.

Exec shuffle at Telecom
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Telecom reshuffles execs amid Chorus demerger to enhance UFB and RBI efforts, aiming for sharper customer focus, says CEO Reynolds.

ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Thu, 26th May 2011
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The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.

Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook
Wed, 25th May 2011
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International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.

Telecom to split for UFB
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.

UFB partners announced
Tue, 24th May 2011
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The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.

Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.

Telecom exec team cut to 8
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.

Rural broadband gets the green light
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom and Vodafone have finalised a deal to provide high speed broadband to rural New Zealand, exceeding government objectives.