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Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington
Unified Communications

Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington

Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr

Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Fibre - What does it mean for your business?
Unified Communications

Fibre - What does it mean for your business?

Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Should NZ gamers thank Sony?
Gaming

Should NZ gamers thank Sony?

Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Is dial-up internet dying?
Unified Communications

Is dial-up internet dying?

Telecommunications Service Obligation review suggests the days of internet dial-up services could be numbered….

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Telecom awarded Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Unified Communications

Telecom awarded Microsoft Lync 2013 certification

Telecom becomes NZ's only Microsoft Gold Partner with Lync 2013 cert, promising simpler, cost-effective business communication solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo

Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc
Unified Communications

Telecom thumbs up to Govt discussion doc

Telecom applauds Government's move to re-evaluate the national Telecommunications Service Obligations, seeking public input.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
Unified Communications

UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger

Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Telcoinabox sells NZ business to Solarix
Telcoinabox

Telcoinabox sells NZ business to Solarix

Wholesale aggregator finalises the sale of its New Zealand business assets to Solarix Networks Limited, an IP Carrier Grade network Service Provider.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
Telecom hosts Dotcom's Mega site
Unified Communications

Telecom hosts Dotcom's Mega site

Internet mogul and telco agree a deal, with Mega CEO Vikram Kumar saying Gen-i will account for around 10% of the website's capacity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?
Unified Communications

Mega CEO: Should ISPs be privacy crusaders?

Vikram Kumar asks do New Zealanders care enough about their privacy to make it worthwhile for an ISP to be a privacy crusader?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
Telecom customers get special EPL access
Unified Communications

Telecom customers get special EPL access

Telecom has become the official Telecommunications & ICT Partner for PremierLeaguePass.com with all 50GB broadband plans upgraded to 80GB at no extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
Earnings turn positive for 2degrees
Unified Communications

Earnings turn positive for 2degrees

2degrees posts its first positive EBITDA of $4.4m, signalling a strong market position against rivals after 3 years of losses.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
Google issues NZ spy threat
Unified Communications

Google issues NZ spy threat

Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
Vodafone gives Taupo a boost
Unified Communications

Vodafone gives Taupo a boost

Vodafone is kicking off a programme of upgrades to cell sites in Taupo this week ahead of its launch of 4G in the town on 10 July.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2013
Open Networking Foundation Drives Commercialisation of SDN
Network Infrastructure

Open Networking Foundation Drives Commercialisation of SDN

The Open Networking Foundation has successfully completed its third semi-annual PlugFest for the promotion of Software-Defined Networking.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2013
Networks will cost 50% less in five years
Network Infrastructure

Networks will cost 50% less in five years

Future networks will cost about half of what traditional networks cost today as users across the globe push organisations to create BYOD ready environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
2degrees secures $165m 4G funding
Unified Communications

2degrees secures $165m 4G funding

Telco nails Bank of New Zealand facility to help pay for Huawei's construction of new 4G network - following in the footsteps of rivals Telecom and Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013