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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
Telco trio issues trans-Tasman cable tender
Unified Communications

Telco trio issues trans-Tasman cable tender

Three telcos which intend to co-invest in a new submarine cable between New Zealand and Australia have issued a tender for the cable's construction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
NZ telco first as Telecom tries crowd-sourced modem
Gaming

NZ telco first as Telecom tries crowd-sourced modem

In a NZ telecommunications first, Telecom and Geekzone Community partner to develop the country's first crowd-sourced modem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2013
9 quarters of Vodafone NZ losing customers
Unified Communications

9 quarters of Vodafone NZ losing customers

Vodafone lost a net 7,000 mobile customers in the first three months of the year, its ninth straight quarterly decline.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2013
Vodafone NZ's general counsel Kreider keep $541k salary
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ's general counsel Kreider keep $541k salary

Vodafone New Zealand's general counsel David Kreider retains his NZD $541,000 salary after a ruling found his role unchanged despite a corporate restructure.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013
Telecom's Gen-i slims down with Davanti sale to management
Unified Communications

Telecom's Gen-i slims down with Davanti sale to management

Telecom's Gen-i has agreed to sell its Davanti Consulting business in a management buy-out the latest step to trim down IT services unit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013
Telecom earnings to be at bottom end of guidance
Unified Communications

Telecom earnings to be at bottom end of guidance

Telecom said annual earnings will be at the low end of guidance because of competition in fixed-line sales and a margin squeeze at its Gen-i unit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013
Broadband disclosure plan revealed…
Unified Communications

Broadband disclosure plan revealed…

As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Dimension Data: Ignore UCC at your peril
Unified Communications

Dimension Data: Ignore UCC at your peril

Ignoring UCC puts companies at risk, says Dimension Data, as the pace of UCC adoption heats up despite economic challenges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Telecom NZ chooses Ruckus for Wi-Fi access points
Unified Communications

Telecom NZ chooses Ruckus for Wi-Fi access points

Ruckus Wireless selected by Telecom NZ to transform conventional payphones into ultra fast, outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots in locations across the country.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Is Samsung's 5G as fast as it claims?
Unified Communications

Is Samsung's 5G as fast as it claims?

Electronics giant says it has successfully tested 5G technology, but can users really download movies in one second?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Telecom: Gen-i rumours 'completely false'
Unified Communications

Telecom: Gen-i rumours 'completely false'

Telecom denies Gen-i severance rumors as completely false, reaffirms plans to acquire Revera for $96.5 million.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch
Unified Communications

Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch

Vodafone will preview 4G – the world's fastest mobile network technology – in Christchurch today, prior to its launch in parts of the city on 29 May.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Telecom acquires Revera for $96.5 million
Unified Communications

Telecom acquires Revera for $96.5 million

Telco ramps up its data centre and cloud offer with conditional agreement to acquire privately-owned Kiwi IT company.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway
Unified Communications

Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway

Telecom celebrates Samsung Galaxy S4 launch with a massive $5M data giveaway for New Zealanders, promising a digital feast.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
Trade up your mobile with Vodafone Trade-In
Unified Communications

Trade up your mobile with Vodafone Trade-In

Vodafone New Zealand launches Trade-In, rewarding Kiwis with up to NZD $450 for old mobiles, which can be spent on new handsets or accessories.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
New-look Orcon appoints new CEO
Unified Communications

New-look Orcon appoints new CEO

Under new ownership, the internet service provider appoints Greg McAlister as its new chief executive officer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Q&A with Greg McAlister
Unified Communications

Q&A with Greg McAlister

Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
2degrees carries on 'Fight for Fairness'
Unified Communications

2degrees carries on 'Fight for Fairness'

2degrees launches Carryover Data plan, allowing customers to save unused data, amid a new 'Fight for Fair' campaign honouring late CEO Eric Hertz.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013