Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 136
Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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In the rapidly evolving telco sector, Ovum highlights that collaboration between vendors and telcos is crucial for innovation and customer satisfaction.
New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.
Rise in smartphones makes mobile broadband modems obsolete
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Smartphone adoption in New Zealand renders mobile broadband modems redundant, with the market facing a 50% revenue drop in 2014.
Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.
Vector cleared to buy Meridian's Arc metering business
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Vector, the Auckland electricity and telecommunications lines company, has been cleared to by Meridian Energy's Arc Innovations metering business.
Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Chorus, the regulated telecommunications network operator, expects cheaper costs for the roll-out of its ultrafast broadband network in the current.
Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.
Wanaka to get locally funded UFB
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Chorus has teamed up with Wanaka businesses and Queenstown Lakes District Council to build a UFB network for the town's CBD.
Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.
Spark forges deeper links with Huawei to piggyback on Chinese R&D
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Spark New Zealand has got closer to Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei Technologies in an expanded deal to accelerate the roll-out of mobile.
Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Kiwi entrepreneurs vie for a USD $200,000 Gigatown fund to develop and market UFB service concepts, as Chorus and Alcatel-Lucent launch the Gig-Start Fund.
Spark and Huawei sign understanding to expand mobile coverage
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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Spark and Huawei reaffirmed their commitment to bring the latest technology to New Zealand consumers by expanding the existing Joint Innovation Programme.
Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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New Zealand's UFB uptake hits 10% as broadband connections surge by nearly 40% in the latest quarter, reveals Communications Minister Amy Adams.
The mess that is Australia's NBN project
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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NBN Co has finally revealed details, of sorts, on what technologies it will use, and where, to provide Australian homes with fast broadband speeds.
CORRECT: Telstra spends $20 million for 2% of Orion Health in IPO bookbuild
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Telstra Health, a unit of Australia's largest telecommunications business Telstra Corp, bought 2 percent of Orion Health Group in the healthcare ma.
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
NZ firms broadly satisfied with labour flexibility under new employment law
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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New Zealand firms have given the thumbs up to new employment law aimed at creating a more flexible work force by letting employers negotiate the te.
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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This morning the Commerce Commission has released its draft decision regarding the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
Telecom operators could lose 50 percent of customers by next year
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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A global survey by Ovum indicates telecom operators could lose up to half of their customers over the course of the next year.
David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million in an initial public offer on the A.