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Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost
Unified Communications

Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost

Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Unified Communications

Minister backs new Telecom TV approach

Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network
Unified Communications

Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network

Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Homegrown talent to shake up NZ Fibre market
Unified Communications

Homegrown talent to shake up NZ Fibre market

MyRepublic plans to revolutionise NZ's fibre broadband, promising unparalleled UFB utilisation for homes and businesses from mid-2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
Telecom nails $83m 4G auction bid
Unified Communications

Telecom nails $83m 4G auction bid

Telecom wins big with a $83m bid for 4G spectrum, enhancing mobile network speeds and capacity across New Zealand.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
Telecom closing in on 6,000 UFB customers
Unified Communications

Telecom closing in on 6,000 UFB customers

Telecom's rollout of Ultra Fibre services on the ultra fast broadband (UFB) network is gaining momentum, with record sales achieved in the past two months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?
Unified Communications

Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?

2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Govt: Negative copper pricing comments no surprise
Unified Communications

Govt: Negative copper pricing comments no surprise

Govt shrugs off criticism on copper pricing, with no parliamentary support expected. Amy Adams eyes non-legislative routes amidst challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks
Unified Communications

Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks

Vodafone has issued its disappointment that Chorus has suspended its scheduled Dialogue Briefing around new, faster fibre services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013
Schools to become digital hubs
EduTech

Schools to become digital hubs

Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Unified Communications

Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe

An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus' financial position, according to opposition party Labour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Govt to assess Chorus' financial position ahead of UFB roll-out
Unified Communications

Govt to assess Chorus' financial position ahead of UFB roll-out

New Zealand government commissions independent assessment of Chorus' financial position and capability to deliver on contracts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013

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Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal
Unified Communications

Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal

Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013
Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says
Unified Communications

Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation
Unified Communications

Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling
Unified Communications

Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Govt: Kiwis making 'good progress' with UFB uptake
Unified Communications

Govt: Kiwis making 'good progress' with UFB uptake

An additional 21,000 end users gained access to fibre over the three months to 30 September 2013 according to the government's latest quarterly report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Chorus shares hit record low
Unified Communications

Chorus shares hit record low

Investors reel as Chorus shares plummet to a historic low amid fears over government response to price cuts threatening its financial stability.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013