Latest news - Page 434
Vodafone, 2degrees, Telecom, Gen-i issue ChCh updates
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Click through for all the latest updates from New Zealand's telecommunications companies about coverage and services in Christchurch.
Vodafone (and now Telecom) respond to Federated Farmers
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Company insists it's committed to engaging with the Federated Farmers and is interested in the outcome of today's talks - Telecom issues similar statement.
Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.
Federated Farmers left fuming at Telecom, Vodafone no-show
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Federated Farmers criticise Vodafone and Telecom for dodging a key rural broadband meeting, questioning their commitment to rural NZ.
Govt could buy back Telecom shares
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
Telecom apologises for Auckland outage
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
Telecom outage affects 5000 customers
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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A number of south Auckland residential and business customers are without broadband - Orcon and SlingShot customers also effected.
2degrees launches IDEOS X5
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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2degrees releases Android 2.2-powered IDEOS X5 in NZ, featuring a Snapdragon processor and 720p HD video capability, priced at $549.
Additions to Telecommunications Bill proposed
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Government announces legislative changes to UFB, RBI and any changes that would apply if Telecom was to structurally separate.
Vector prioritised for Auckland UFB negotiations
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Crown Fibre Holdings has said it will negotiate with Vector for the roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Auckland.
TUANZ, InternetNZ seek extension to Telco Bill submissions
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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More time is needed to review the changes which go far beyond separating Telecom's business in two, says TUANZ.
Telecom reacts to supplementary order paper
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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CEO Paul Reynolds says Telecom is committed to finding a UFB solution for its shareholders, the government and New Zealand.
ShoreTel and NSC plan to shake things up
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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ShoreTel signs deal with NSC Group to offer IP phone solutions to mid and large size companies in Australia and New Zealand.
Vodafone: We have a 4G network
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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The CEO of Vodafone New Zealand contends that, based on international carriers and ITU criteria, his company's is already a 4G network.
Vodafone launches internet keyboard
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Vodafone has unveiled Webbox, a plug-and-play keyboard that turns any TV with RCA connectors into an internet portal via 2.5G and EDGE networks.
2000 texts a month for $10
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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2degrees now offers a whopping 2000 texts for just $10 a month, making staying connected in NZ more affordable than ever.
2degrees invests $100m in network growth
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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2degrees announces a £100m network expansion to extend 4G across New Zealand, in partnership with Huawei, boosting speed and capacity.
Govt enters negotiations with Vodafone/Telecom
Tue, 8th Feb 2011
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Comms Minister Steven Joyce wants contracts signed by the end of the quarter, otherwise they'll be re-tendered.
IDC: RBI open concerns valid
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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Lack of details on the true openness of Telecom and Vodafone's RBI project is making informed debate difficult.