Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 63
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
Aussie SMBs set to take off with $5 international roaming
Sat, 8th Mar 2014
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Vodafone aims to champion Aussie SMBs with a pioneering $5/day international roaming offer, promising no surprise bills across 46 nations.
Five bids come in for under-fire Orcon…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Orcon sparks bidding war: 2degrees, CallPlus, and The Warehouse among the top contenders for the ISP, reports say.
Telecom customers first in line for Samsung Galaxy S5...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Telecom opens pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5, pre-loaded with Spotify, ahead of its April launch, promising first dibs to its customers.
Who is Whois?
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Discover Whois: your go-to for domain availability, ownership details, and vital contact info, making domain management seamless and secure.
Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.
2,500 Telecom customers suffering internet outage
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Thousands in Auckland, Tauranga, and Napier face broadband woes as 2,500 Telecom customers hit by an outage. The firm scrambles for a fix.
Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.
A year in the fast lane: NZ 4G adoption accelerates
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Over 300,000 Kiwis have embraced Vodafone NZ's 4G in its first year, doubling their data consumption with a voracious appetite for streaming.
Telecom and Spotify join forces in exclusive free music launch
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Telecom pairs with Spotify to offer free Premium subscription to certain mobile plan users, marking a bold move into digital entertainment.
Vodafone Foundation unveils “mini” mobile network in a backpack
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Foundation has launched an 11kg mobile network in a backpack that can be deployed in ten minutes to connect people in disaster situations.
Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.
Facebook aims to connect the 'next billion'
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Mark Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's plan to connect the next billion, saying the key is affordable data, not just cheaper phones.
Is Telecom's rebranding risky business...?
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Telecom's name change to Spark dubbed a risky move by PR experts, sparking debate over the loss of brand equity and customer service.
Dot Kiwi - Taking the Internet in a new direction...
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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New .kiwi domain launches, offering New Zealanders a unique online identity to showcase their Kiwi pride globally.
Cheers as 2Degrees founder investor Tex Edwards speakers out
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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At last week’s NetGuide Web Awards, founder Tex Edwards hit the stage with a message for New Zealand and it’s regulators.
Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Kiwis embrace digital era, with online Govt transactions surging to 43.3% - aiming for 70% by 2027, says Internal Affairs Minister.
2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Two thousand schools have registered their interest in joining the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.
Dot Kiwi: Changing the face of the Internet...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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New Zealand is set to launch the new top-level domain name .kiwi, sparking a debate about branding strategies among businesses.
Quickflix unfazed by new Telecom TV competition...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Quickflix responds to Telecom's plan to launch video streaming service in New Zealand, says competition is a good thing.
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
Telecom changes its name to Spark
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Telecom rebrands as Spark, reflecting a shift towards digital services and aiming to embody the energy and creativity of New Zealanders.
Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.
Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.