Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 188

Steven Joyce announces at TUANZ conference that UFB regulation will cost taxpayers nothing, with fibre prices to remain competitive.

Gov unveils £1bn ICT budget boosting UFB in schools and online services, aiming for 75% Kiwi UFB access by 2019.

The Government's regulatory holiday flip-flop highlights - once again - how farcical the whole UFB process has become.

Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.

Vodafone's NZ launch of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play delayed due to theft, announces major security breach on Facebook.

Nokia to drop Ovi brand for better alignment, switching to 'Nokia services' in July. Change aims for stronger brand unity, no service disruption.

NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet’s revolutionary potential.

InternetNZ flags enduring concerns in the Telco Bill, urging reforms to safeguard public interest over Telecom's gains.

2degrees and LG unveil NZ's first 'dual core' smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X - promising twice the power for multitasking and HD content.

Nokia shifts to SIM-based billing for Ovi Store, allowing purchases to be charged to phone bills or pre-paid accounts.

Ministry accepts Commerce Commission recommendations on resale regulation of retail broadband and data services.

As the UFB lawmaking process grinds towards a conclusion, the politicians slug it out over the cost of a decent regulatory holiday.

TUANZ unveils its leadership panel for this year's Telecom Day, eyeing the next 25 years with elite speakers. Event set for 19 May at Te Papa.

Rakon clinches Company of the Decade and Year at NZ Hi-Tech Awards, celebrated for its daring innovation and global reach.

Gen-i secures New Zealand's largest mobile contract with Fletcher Building to bolster Christchurch's rebuild efforts, enhancing communications.

2degrees' pay monthly customers now have a new option to control spending over and above their plan allowance.

TelstraClear stuns competitors with a mobile call rate drop to 19p/min, reacting swiftly to new Commerce Commission pricing.

Telecom slashes its capex forecasts, with 2011 spending to hit $900m-$930m, down from upto $1bn, amid stringent cost control and investment strategy shifts.

Why isn't the opposition doing a better job attacking the Government's clumsy handling of its broadband initiatives?.

Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.