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Vodafone stories - Page 28

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Buzz Aldrin touches down for telco conference

Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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The second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, is the headlining act at a conference organised by the country's telcos in March next year.
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The Western Roamer

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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The Western Roamer, a frequent traveller to Europe, the US, and Australia, faces varied mobile roaming charges but finds data use hotel fees may be costlier.
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Still free for country callers

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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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.
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The Influentials

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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I really enjoyed being on the panel assessing the Top 40 Influencers in New Zealand Telecommunications,    published by TR last month.
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The Pacific Rim Roamer

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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The Pacific Rim Roamer dodges high mobile roaming costs, opting for local wi-fi in Asia-Pacific's patchy coverage zones.
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Vodafone cuts calling for Christmas

Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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Vodafone brings Christmas cheer with $2 unlimited calls to 30 countries, encouraging customers to stay connected.
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Competition drives prices down

Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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2Degrees stirs mobile market, slashes SMS costs. Hertz vows this is just the start of a price war prompted by a third telecom entry.
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$12 all-you-can-eat text plans

Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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Telecom introduces $12 'Non Stop Text' plan for heavy SMS users, challenging competitors with unlimited texting across all networks.
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Vodafone drops price for iPhones

Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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Vodafone has announced a new range of iPhone 24-month plans that significantly cut back on the cost of the smartphone handsets in time for Christmas.
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Commission takes Vodafone to court

Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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The Commerce Commission has launched legal action against Vodafone, accusing it of misleading advertising in six campaigns dating back to 2006.
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TCF chief appointed

Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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Vodafone's Head of Industry Affairs David Stone has been appointed Chief Executive of the Telecommunications Carriers Forum.
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Rate reductions will cost us $450m - Vodafone

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.
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Text to alert drivers to law change

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Vodafone will text customers about a new law banning phone calls while driving unless hands-free, effective 1 November. The company supports the initiative.
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Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
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Mobile marketing opportunities

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Mobile marketing set to transform advertising, with Smartphones and apps driving engagement and innovation, says 2Degrees CEO Eric Hertz.
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SCOOP: Telcos enter crowded events market

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Telecom giants band together for a pioneering mega-conference targeting over 2750 attendees in an ambitious foray into the competitive events arena.
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Free calling to Samoa

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecommunications companies are offering free calling to Samoa (and in some cases, Tonga) in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disaster there.
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Rural - Uneconomic says Telecom, Important says Vodafone

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.
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The Commissioner

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Commission defies industry pressure, upholding rigorous standards amid calls for lesser regulation, focusing on facts over rhetoric.
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Vodafone signs Amway

Tue, 29th Sep 2009
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Vodafone partners with Amway to promote handsets and services through Amway's extensive network of independent business owners in New Zealand.