Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 191

Time to man up
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Discover the 100 essential skills every man needs, from jumpstarting a car to outdoor survival, and prove your mettle when it matters most.

The big sleep
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Struggling to catch Zs? Bid farewell to sleepless nights with these essential tips for blissful slumber. Remember, 'early to bed, early to rise.'.

Google to build UFB network in Kansas
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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Google pledges to revolutionise Kansas City, Kansas, with an ultra-fast broadband network, sparking widespread enthusiasm and future aspirations.

Vodafone moves Egyptian call centre to Auckland
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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Vodafone shifts its Egyptian call centre to Auckland, creating 125 jobs, following political unrest and aiming for superior service.

Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.

Vodafone loses head of public policy
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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Vodafone's public policy chief, Hayden Glass, to exit, sparking search for successor. His background spans telecoms, government, and law.

Govt looks into Telecom variations
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Minister Joyce opens feedback on Telecom's bid to amend rules for rural broadband, aiming for fair service to schools and hospitals.

Dick Smith drops Need A Nerd
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house ‘techpert’ service, catching consumers by surprise.

Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.

UFB 'price book' leaked
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.

Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.

“Major” 2degrees announcement on Tuesday
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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2degrees CEO to make major announcement on Tuesday at Town Hall in Auckland, revealing consumer mobile trend insights.

NZ telcos offer free calls to Japan - Updated
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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2degrees, Telecom and Vodafone all offer credits to customers who called Japan following the earthquake last week.

Vodafone appoints Christchurch Recovery Director
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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Russell Hewitt, ex-CEO of Vodafone Australia, appointed to spearhead Vodafone's recovery efforts in Christchurch, prioritising community and business rebuild.

TravelSIM undercuts Telecom, Vodafone roaming
Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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TravelSIM shakes up NZ telco scene with roaming rates a quarter of competitors, offering Kiwis massive savings on international calls.

2degrees: 500 free texts for ChCh customers
Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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2degrees steps up for Christchurch, offering customers 500 free texts to connect with loved ones amid trying times.

Fibre Watch: Uncertainty, frustration and bluster
Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Another fibre consortium makes it to the negotiating table but the fate of the ultra-fast broadband initiative remains uncertain.

Telecom extends free calls deal in ChCh
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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Telecom announces extension of free call offer for Christchurch residents, rivalling 2degrees' recent free calling concession.

Crown Fibre prioritises Central Fibre talks
Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Comms Minister Steven Joyce applauds the number of bidders stepping up to the mark, says it's great for the taxpayer.

Free calls for 2degrees Christchurch customers
Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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2degrees offers 30 free calling minutes to customers in quake-hit Christchurch, aiding communication in challenging times.