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Mobile business props up dwindling Telecom sales
Unified Communications

Mobile business props up dwindling Telecom sales

Telecom eked out a 3.7 percent lift in first-half underlying earnings as revenue from its mobile business propped up otherwise disappointing sales.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour
Unified Communications

New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour

The new undersea cable between Auckland and Sydney proves that a second cable is necessary to increase competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Telco trio unite to improve ANZ connectivity
Unified Communications

Telco trio unite to improve ANZ connectivity

Telecom, Vodafone, and Telstra announce a collaborative venture to boost ANZ connectivity by constructing a new submarine cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Safety first: Change those passwords
Unified Communications

Safety first: Change those passwords

In wake of the Yahoo Xtra breach, experts call for NZ users to urgently refresh passwords, amid fears of widespread ID thefts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Keep calm and carry on? Or switch internet provider?
Unified Communications

Keep calm and carry on? Or switch internet provider?

Yahoo Xtra attack worse than first feared, with around 60,000 passwords cancelled by Telecom in a desperate bid to halt the breach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013
Vodafone: Govt roaming reviews sensible
Gaming

Vodafone: Govt roaming reviews sensible

Vodafone applauds NZ and Aus government review of roaming rates, citing competition and customer demands are driving prices down.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
City quartet receives UFB upgrade
Unified Communications

City quartet receives UFB upgrade

Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
NZ businesses embrace 4G LTE service
Unified Communications

NZ businesses embrace 4G LTE service

Levels of Kiwi business interest in the service on the rise according to Telecom New Zealand, with global revenue set to reach US$340bn by 2017.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Better late than never... Xtra security warning
Unified Communications

Better late than never... Xtra security warning

Telecom finally rolls out a password change program for Yahoo Xtra accounts compromised in a recent cyber attack, affecting about 5% of users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013
Why the cops took a bite of the Apple
Unified Communications

Why the cops took a bite of the Apple

NZ Police favour Apple tech, opting for iPhones and iPads after an 11-month trial, reveals their communications manager.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013
Cops choose Apple on Vodafone
Unified Communications

Cops choose Apple on Vodafone

NZ Police to deploy Apple iPhones and iPads to 6000 members in a tech overhaul aimed at increasing efficiency on the frontline.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013
Will Telecom drop Yahoo?
Unified Communications

Will Telecom drop Yahoo?

Telecom review email service for broadband customers after Kiwi breach in 'phishing attack.' CEO admits change is needed.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Hacked off customers to change passwords
Unified Communications

Hacked off customers to change passwords

Telecom urges all customers to reset passwords after YahooXtra email hack, amidst ongoing breaches and worsening security concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Spam attack worse than first thought
Unified Communications

Spam attack worse than first thought

Telecom may have underestimated the scale of the recent YahooXtra email breaches, according to industry expert Paul Matthews.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2013
Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?
Unified Communications

Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?

Government announces two scheduled reviews of regulatory framework for telecommunications services are to begin immediately, but what will they find?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2013
Spammers hijack Yahoo Xtra email accounts
Unified Communications

Spammers hijack Yahoo Xtra email accounts

Hundreds of Kiwis' emails compromised in phishing attack, as spammers target Yahoo Xtra accounts, leaving users and Telecom grappling for security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2013
Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
Unified Communications

Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island

Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2013
Telecom extends $75 broadband plan
Unified Communications

Telecom extends $75 broadband plan

Telecom extends its popular $75 Home Phone and Broadband deal, doubling data to 30GB until 2024, catering to surging online demands.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Chatham Islands set for telco boost
Unified Communications

Chatham Islands set for telco boost

Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013