Vodafone stories - Page 33
2degrees launches prepay assault
Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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Firm slashes prepay calls between networks by almost a third, claiming the lowest calling rate in New Zealand.
2degrees enters a new phase
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.
Why use an old landline to dial, when you can have VoIP?
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Once the preserve of early adopters, VoIP is now a common form of voice delivery in the New Zealand workplace.
FIBRE 2010: The Canadian way
Wed, 26th May 2010
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Axia NetMedia emerges from the shadows with Vodafone backing in its bid for New Zealand's fibre network, promising affordable triple-play services.
Vodafone drops its prepay prices
Thu, 20th May 2010
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Vodafone has announced a reduction in its prepay calling prices to 49c a minute to call any mobile and 12c to send a text to any mobile phone in New Zealand.
Vodafone drops data roaming charges
Wed, 5th May 2010
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Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.
2degrees days away from signing TCF code
Mon, 3rd May 2010
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2degrees set to embrace TCF's Emergency Calling Code, joining major NZ telcos in a move urged by ICT Minister after 111 call issues.
How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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TUANZ Chair Pat O'Connell shares savvy strategies to dodge high mobile charges, turning to WiFi and local phones over costly data roaming.
NZ telco market worth $5.5b - ComCom
Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
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The total fixed line and mobile telecommunications revenue in New Zealand for 2008/09 is estimated by the Commerce Commission to be $5.
Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Vodafone's $12 offer influences telecom regulation debate, as ComCom rethinks its stance on mobile termination rates, stirring sector responses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?.
Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.
Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.
TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.
CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.