Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 210

Kiwi internet usage soars
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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Internet usage in New Zealand has skyrocketed, with 80% of Kiwis online and over a million homes now on broadband, latest stats reveal.

ComCom rules on fast broadband
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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The Commerce Commission has ruled that Telecom Wholesale can charge a premium for VDSL, on the condition that it supplies it at the same price to all ISPs.

Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.

Former Vodafone exec new director of XT
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Telecom has announced the appointment of Kieren Cooney as director of mobile to replace Paul Hamburger who leaves the company in July.

America's Cup chief and Jade boss join Enable
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Craig Richardson of Jade Software and ex-Luna Rossa’s Anthony Romano join Enable Networks’ board, replacing key directors amid broadband expansion.

Kiwi Web show wins an Emmy
Tue, 13th Apr 2010
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An online TV show made in New Zealand has scored a major coup, becoming the first ever NZ production to win an International Emmy Award.

2degrees selling in Whitcoulls
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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2degrees has extended its distribution network and is now selling SIM cards and top up vouchers in 75 Whitcoulls and Bennetts stores nationwide.

Partners to benefit from new SAP appointments
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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SAP New Zealand appoints Phillippa Tait, John Skelton, and Michael Wray to key roles, promising enhanced support and benefits for local partners.

XT outages: what we know
Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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There is no word on when the independent investigation into the XT Network will be complete as Telecom customers suffered a fifth outage on the network.

ComCom ordered to reconsider TSO
Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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The Commerce Commission has been ordered by the High Court to reconsider the way it calculates the amount telcos must pay to enable a rural telephony service.

Could a telco exec become chair of TUANZ?
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Proposed changes to the TUANZ constitution could see a telecommunications industry executive become the chairman of the business user lobby group.

Polishing the industry’s image
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Despite efforts to polish its image at the Planet 2010 expo, the telecommunications industry continues to grapple with a tarnished public perception.

Planet 2010 – planning for the future
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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TIG board shows ambitions for a big and bold telecommunications show in New Zealand to engage and transform society.

Regulation is a fact of life
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.

The $1.5 billion question
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.

Who should control New Zealand numbers?
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As Telecom relinquishes NZ's numbers, the debate intensifies on who should manage them: telcos, regulators, or an independent body?.

A little goes a long way
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Trimming unnecessary expenses and shopping around for service plans can significantly cut costs and boost savings.

Playing with papers
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Discover the art of Origami, Japan's gift to crafting, turning simple paper into stunning 3D art, from animals to décor.

Helping you to GRO
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Discover how to trace UK birth or marriage certificates before 1837 with GRO and church records, your key to genealogical history.

Web access – and censorship – growing
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As New Zealand sees a surge in internet use, global concerns over web censorship grow, spotlighting the crucial balance between access and freedom.