Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 154

Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Vodafone has issued its disappointment that Chorus has suspended its scheduled Dialogue Briefing around new, faster fibre services.

Nokia NZ apologises for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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Nokia New Zealand has been forced into an embarrassing apology, after a 'F*** You' tweet was posted from its Kiwi Twitter account.

LinkedIn hits one million NZ members
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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LinkedIn celebrates a landmark one million members in New Zealand, highlighting the platform's vast impact on professional networking.

N4L goes live as 100 schools sign-up for new network
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Today Massey Primary school becomes the first to connect to N4L's managed network, with 100 other schools set to join.

Telecom invests $5m in Kiwi health start-up
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Telecom is investing USD $5 million for a 40% stake in health start-up Vigil, aiming to bring advanced biometric health solutions to the New Zealand market.

Kiwis favour ‘anywhere, anytime’ internet but suffer digital divide
Sat, 23rd Nov 2013
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Kiwis embrace mobile net access for info over entertainment, yet face a stark digital divide, impacting participation and access.

ICT makeover for Auckland school
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.

Alcatel-Lucent explains their vision of 5G
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils a bold vision for 5G, focusing on adaptable networks that cater to the future's untethered society's expectations.

Govt presses ahead with remaining 4G auction
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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NZ govt proceeds with 4G auction despite 2degrees' plea, selling unsold 700MHz blocks. Telecom and Vodafone vie for additional spectrum.

Kordia Connect - helping SMBs connect the dots of convenience
Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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Both the use of phone and internet are crucial tools for any business of any size, whether it be in New Zealand or across the world.

Schools to become digital hubs
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.

Govt: Kiwis making 'good progress' with UFB uptake
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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An additional 21,000 end users gained access to fibre over the three months to 30 September 2013 according to the government's latest quarterly report.

Juniper Networks appoints new CEO
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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Juniper Networks has named Shaygan Kheradpir as CEO, succeeding Kevin Johnson. Kheradpir joins from Barclays and starts on 1 January 2014.

Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position, according to opposition party Labour.

Report claims Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in NZ
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.

Vector wades in on 4G spectrum, opposes letting telcos buy more
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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Vector challenges telcos' bid for more 4G spectrum, citing a need for wider access, including sectors like energy and health.

Telecom 4G set for NZ launch tonight...
Mon, 11th Nov 2013
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Tonight, Telecom NZ launches free 4G in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, boosting its suite of high-quality mobile services for all.

Vodafone Report: How are Kiwis using 4G...?
Mon, 11th Nov 2013
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Telco releases first 4G Network Report, Leading the 4G Revolution, providing a snapshot of how Kiwis are using New Zealand’s 4G network.

Users beware… of the exploding iPad Air
Mon, 11th Nov 2013
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An iPad Air bursts into flames in a Canberra Vodafone store, startling shoppers. No injuries reported as Apple investigates the cause.

Vodafone adds Office 365 to its growing product suite
Sat, 9th Nov 2013
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Vodafone customers can now purchase ‘Microsoft Office 365 for Business’ directly from Vodafone, and have the charges included on their Vodafone bill.