Telecom stories - Page 9

Vodafone is offering SKY customers with Ideal or Ultimate packages a free upgrade to MYSKYHDi plus a discounted installation rate of NZD $49 from December 7th.

Telecom has brought forward plans to offer wholesale services on its XT Network by a year, it's been announced today.

It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.

Vodafone's new freephone rates for businesses are pitched at stealing lucrative 0800 and 0508 services from its arch rivals TelstraClear and Telecom.

Telecom is trialling new technology to turbo-charge broadband speeds, but it could be a while before users can take advantage of it.

Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.

The Government's ban on handheld mobile has proved to be a significant boom for Telecom, with sales of hands-free kits increasing by 200% since June this year.

A design expert defends Telecom's new logo amid public backlash, arguing the GBP £2.55 share price stabilisation post-rebrand signifies long-term value.

Telecom launched its new logo but hasn't widely rolled it out yet, opting for a gradual transition over months to manage costs and avoid appearing extravagant.

Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.

Videoconferencing has seen significant growth in New Zealand, with companies utilising the benefits including faster decision-making and improved collaboration.

WHAT are the best deals for mobile users today? Connectme compares the plans on offer from telecom, vodafone, telstraclear, black + White and Compass.

The Palm Treo Pro, priced at USD $999 and sold by Telecom, offers business executives email, wi-fi, GPS, and Office file editing on Windows Mobile 6.1.

New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.

Telecom's XT Network offers simplified roaming pricing, but there is little difference in cost compared to Vodafone.

Telecom launches a new handset with a widget menu for social networking royalty, priced at $599. Available in silver and pink.

The rise of mobile Internet usage sees 52% of users now online, with UK consultancy Webcredible noting social networking as a key activity.

Let me first begin with a brief explanation of what VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol, pronounced 'voyp') is.