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Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal
Unified Communications

Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal

Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Unified Communications

Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes

Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
2degrees: Text before calling following earthquake
Unified Communications

2degrees: Text before calling following earthquake

2degrees urges users to text before calling following an upper-6 magnitude earthquake in Cook Strait, to prevent network overload in affected regions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013
Telecom networks remain unscathed following earthquake
Unified Communications

Telecom networks remain unscathed following earthquake

In the wake of Cook Strait earthquakes, Telecom's networks stand strong, urging texts over calls to keep lines open for emergencies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013
Vodafone launches 4G in Palmerston North, next stop New Plymouth
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches 4G in Palmerston North, next stop New Plymouth

Vodafone ignites Palmerston North with 4G, promising unparalleled speeds and connectivity. Next, it eyes New Plymouth for expansion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013
Gen-i opens new $10.5m Christchurch data centre
Unified Communications

Gen-i opens new $10.5m Christchurch data centre

Gen-i has opened a new $10.5m Tier 3 data centre in Christchurch, boosting its ability to meet demand for ICT solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom
Unified Communications

Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom

Vodafone's SuperNet advertising campaign will continue unchanged despite Telecom dropping its court case seeking an injunction today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case
Gaming

Vodafone changes ad, Telecom drops court case

Telecom drops high court case against rival telco following a number of changes to Vodafone's 'SuperNet' advertising campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator
Unified Communications

Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
Westcon's CTO Bill Hurley's top channel topics
Network Infrastructure

Westcon's CTO Bill Hurley's top channel topics

Westcon's Global CTO Bill Hurley joined the company in New Zealand for Imagine 2013, offering an insight into how his approach can accelerate your bus.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
Vodafone leads NZ pre-paid mobile market
Unified Communications

Vodafone leads NZ pre-paid mobile market

Vodafone retains top spot in NZ's pre-paid mobile sector, as 2degrees closely rivals Telecom for second. Market dynamics intensify.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013
Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Virtualisation

Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs

CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Unified Communications

Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans

Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Unified Communications

Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?

Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review
Unified Communications

Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review

Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty
Unified Communications

Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty

Telco welcomes today's commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
Unified Communications

Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans

Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Ingram Micro signs Telecom NZ distie deal
Unified Communications

Ingram Micro signs Telecom NZ distie deal

Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Telecom New Zealand to streamline the warehousing and distribution of mobile devices and customer-fixed line hardware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Warring telcos set court date
Unified Communications

Warring telcos set court date

Telecom and Vodafone, in the midst of a High Court injunction, set to battle it out in court later this month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013