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Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers
Unified Communications

Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers

The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Hands-on Review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - absolutely affordable

In our in-depth review, the Vodafone Smart Mini 7 proves to be the budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on essentials.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Exclusive: 2degrees on Juniper Networks partner of the year win
Unified Communications

Exclusive: 2degrees on Juniper Networks partner of the year win

New Zealand's 2degrees named partner of the year at Juniper Networks awards due to strong relationship and commitment to the partner programme.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
Juniper Networks partner awards: NZ company takes top spot
Unified Communications

Juniper Networks partner awards: NZ company takes top spot

NZ's 2 Degrees crowned Juniper Networks' ANZ Partner of the Year at a grand Sydney ceremony, leading innovation in networking.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
2degrees leaves other telcos in dust as 100GbE comes to town
Unified Communications

2degrees leaves other telcos in dust as 100GbE comes to town

2degrees is the first telco in NZ to activate its 100GbE interconnect to the Southern Cross Cable Network, responding to Kiwis' data appetites.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Apple

Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
2degrees founding father sells all shares
Unified Communications

2degrees founding father sells all shares

2degrees mobile telecom pioneer Tex Edwards exits, selling his stake after shaping the company into a formidable NZ market player.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
2degrees and NEC NZ embarking on smart cities initiative
Unified Communications

2degrees and NEC NZ embarking on smart cities initiative

Two Degrees Mobile and NEC New Zealand have announced that they are collaborating trend to help make New Zealand cities smarter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission

Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Unified Communications

Skinny Mobile beating the big boys

Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People's Choice Award 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Skinny and 2Degrees NZ's top mobile service providers
Customer Relationship Management

Skinny and 2Degrees NZ's top mobile service providers

Skinny and 2Degrees have been named New Zealand's top mobile service providers, maintaining high consumer satisfaction in prepay and plan categories.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award
Unified Communications

2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award

Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Unified Communications

Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure

Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Summer proves a winner for Vodafone
Unified Communications

Summer proves a winner for Vodafone

Vodafone's summer success sees over a quarter of a million new customers join the telco, partly due to family plans and marketing campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Cybersecurity

New Zealand information security awards finalists named

The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015

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Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones
Unified Communications

Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones

New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global
Unified Communications

Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global

Vodafone NZ launches accelerator programme to help Kiwi start-ups go global. 10 companies to be chosen for first round.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015