Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 179

500 million now accessing the internet in China
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.

2012 - New year, Big things
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Augmented reality program helps rebuild Christchurch, viral videos from NZ, and a review of the Nokia N9 phone.

Tips and tricks you can use on the internet
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Discover the internet's best-kept secrets: from mastering screen shots, essential keyboard shortcuts, to eco-friendly travel planning.

Tough tech decisions: 2degrees, Telecom, or Vodafone?
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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NetGuide pits 2degrees, Vodafone, and Telecom against each other in a battle for the best mobile carrier, aiming to help consumers decide.

The most influential people in telecommunications
Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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Revealed: The top 10 figures leading the UK's telecoms sphere, from innovative CEOs to pivotal government figures and industry disruptors.

Kiwis overpaying for fixed-line and mobile services
Thu, 15th Dec 2011
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Kiwis face high prices for mobile and fixed-line services compared to OECD peers, reveals Commerce Commission.

Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Chorus partners with Huawei to enhance rural broadband across the UK, aiming to surpass RBI goals with advanced fibre-optic technology.

Sotheby’s to auction founding Apple document - Updated
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Sotheby’s New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.

Steven Joyce loses ICT portfolio
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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In a cabinet reshuffle, Steven Joyce loses the ICT portfolio to Amy Adams, sparking debate over the change's implications for future tech policy.

‘Skinny’ to lock users in
Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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Before its launch, Skinny faces backlash for plans to SIM-lock phones, potentially trapping low-income youths in their network.

Sky & TVNZ join forces on Igloo
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Sky and TVNZ launch Igloo, a new TV platform set to offer more in-home entertainment options for Kiwis from early next year, priced under NZD $200.

Telecom cracks the whip over CDMA users
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Telecom enlists Gary McCormick to urge CDMA users to switch to XT, with incentives like a free handset for postpaid plan commitments.

The art of helping people buy
Mon, 5th Dec 2011
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With modern clients savvy to traditional closing tricks, here's how salespeople can make sure they seal the deal.

A fourth mobile network?
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Clear Mobitel aims to launch NZ's 4th mobile network with a unique LTE strategy, eyeing rural sectors despite scepticism and market challenges.

Fahrenheit 451 author's e-book submission
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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91-year-old Ray Bradbury, long an adversary of technology, has finally consented to release his iconic novel Fahrenheit 451 as an e-book for USD $9.99.

Enable emerges from the dust
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Three earthquakes and the destruction of a city around them has not stopped Christchurch fibre company Enable Services Limited.

Telecom receives brain award
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Telecom lauded with award for adopting 'whole brain' thinking, joining corporate giants in leveraging the concept to enhance customer service.

Chorus exceeds funding expectations
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Chorus lands a massive $1.35bn for its demerger, surpassing its $1bn target due to high demand, fuelling its fibre network expansion.

Citrix signals NZ plans
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Citrix eyes NZ growth with new channels development manager, Hamish McNee, aiming to enhance partnerships and Microsoft relations.

Vodafone claims 2degrees has harmed competition
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Why the company is taking the credit for mobile price cuts and saying competition has slowed since 2degrees launched in 2009.