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Vodafone boosts NZ connectivity with a 10-year Pacific Fibre deal, aiming to break the monopoly and bring competitive internet rates.
As debate over the tender process continues, there is a bigger question to be asked - should the government have embarked on the UFB project at all?.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.
Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.
Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.
New Zealand's UC market set to soar past $200m by 2017, driven by firms seeking cost cuts and bring-your-own-device flexibility.
Cackle Telecommunications partners with 247 Distribution for Call Catch voice recording software, aimed at simplifying the call recording market.
Adopting Unified Communications can automate business processes, reduce human error, and increase ROI, transforming contact centres.
2degrees unveils its 20th store on Auckland's vibrant K Road, enticing early birds with bargain handsets and double top-ups.
Was Telecom's $929 million UFB contract win a foregone conclusion? Labour says the Government has some explaining to do.
Samsung halts Galaxy Tab 10.1's Australasian launch amidst Apple's 'blatant copying' lawsuit, casting uncertainty over the tablet's future.
Vodafone's network sees traffic surge, doubling in a year, as smartphone adoption skyrockets among consumers and businesses in NZ.
Slingshot targets high-volume downloaders with its re-launched All You Can Eat unlimited broadband, promising no data limits for the first 5000.
Chris Hanlon tackles Telecom's chaotic 70,000-word, 170-letter headache, boosting efficiency with innovative software.
Gov't allocates $1.5bn to tackle underinvestment in NZ's telco infra, aiming to boost broadband speed and affordability amidst regulatory challenges.
Online ad spend soars by 388% (2006-2010), fuelled by UFB, signalling a digital shift as traditional print media revenue falls, says PwC report.
As Telecom releases details of its asset split, Paul Reynolds' future with the company after its de-merger remains unclear.
200,000 New Zealanders have 'ported' their number to 2degrees since its launch two years ago, the company says.
Australian ISP iiNet becomes the second to support Pacific Fibre's ambitious trans-Pacific internet cable, aiming to bolster competition.