Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 143
Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson.
Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
Chorus strikes up early Crown Fibre funding deal
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Conditional gives Chorus the option to bring forward part of CFH’s existing investment funding earlier in the build of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network.
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.
'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.
Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.
New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.
Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.
Bye bye Gen-i... Head honcho joins Auckland-based finance tech firm
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Finzsoft Solutions has appointed Hugh McKellar as its new COO. McKellar will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations.
Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.
Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.
On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.
'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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2degrees’ journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.
Introducing Lightbox... Telecom's new online TV service
Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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Telecom has confirmed that Lightbox will launch in the coming weeks, offering ad-free TV to those with a broadband connection.
Telecom ramps up UFB NZ push...
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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Telecom becomes NZ's largest residential fibre provider, expanding UFB access countrywide and planning launches in remaining areas by August.