Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 67
VMob wins big at global conference
Fri, 1st May 2015
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VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.
2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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video
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
NZ telcos rally to help Nepal following earthquake
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.
Spark's market cap slips, as investors weigh increased competition
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Spark has slipped from being NZ’s largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.
Customer satisfaction winners take a bow
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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2degrees, Vodafone, Trustpower, Apple and Noel Leeming have been named winners in the Roy Morgan Customer satisfaction Awards.
Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.
Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Wanaka isn’t included in the Government’s ultrafast broadband project, but the town’s CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
Update: Vodafone network back in business
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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The cause of this morning’s mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.
‘Bullying’ and ‘threatening’: Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.
Vodafone network down and out
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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Customers nationwide using the 2G, 3G and 4G network may be having difficulty making and receiving calls, TXTs and using data.
New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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n4l
The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.
Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that’s not the only new addition for the retail chain...
Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Meridian gains after 8-day slide
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, led by Meridian Energy as investors returned to the stock after eight days of decline.
NZ’s CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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m&a
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CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.
Skinny knocks 2degrees out of top spot at Canstar Awards
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Skinny Mobile has received a number of accolades from the 2015 Canstar Blue Awards, achieving five stars in a range of categories.
Samsung Galaxy launches at Noel Leeming this weekend
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The S6 phones will be available in-store only during the launch. The retailer says it will have both models available on a 2degrees post-paid plan.
Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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satellite
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Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.
Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.