Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 160
Are staff owned smart devices killing company internet speeds?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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NZ businesses face slower internet, not from weak connections, but from staff's myriad devices overloading networks, says Lume director.
Aucklanders set for free Telecom Wi-Fi
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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Auckland residents to enjoy free city-wide Wi-Fi in a Telecom trial, assessing demand before the service ends in September.
Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.
Should online porn be blocked by default?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.
What makes Kiwis click?
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Kiwis flock to online shopping for better deals and savings, with mobile shopping set to drive NZ's e-commerce market beyond $4bn.
Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.
Fibre - What does it mean for your business?
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.
Can the internet save mental health sufferers?
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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New Zealand Mental Health Foundation praises social media, believing the internet to help depression sufferers.
Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.
Should NZ gamers thank Sony?
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.
Is dial-up internet dying?
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Telecommunications Service Obligation review suggests the days of internet dial-up services could be numbered….
Telecom awarded Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Telecom becomes NZ's only Microsoft Gold Partner with Lync 2013 cert, promising simpler, cost-effective business communication solutions.
Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.
Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom applauds Government's move to re-evaluate the national Telecommunications Service Obligations, seeking public input.
“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.
UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.
Telecom hosts Dotcom's Mega site
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Internet mogul and telco agree a deal, with Mega CEO Vikram Kumar saying Gen-i will account for around 10% of the website's capacity.
Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.
Telecom customers get special EPL access
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Telecom has become the official Telecommunications & ICT Partner for PremierLeaguePass.com with all 50GB broadband plans upgraded to 80GB at no extra cost.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.