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Vodafone sorry for service disruption
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.
Phone number governance questioned
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.
Anti-spam update
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.
Intergen scoops Simpl's sales and marketing manager
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Nigel Blair, former Simpl sales boss, joins Intergen to grow its managed services across NZ, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.
Minister threatens regulation over 111 calls
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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Minister Joyce threatens regulations after a 111 emergency call fails during a network outage, stressing the need for reliability.
Alcatel Lucent let us down - Telecom CEO
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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After four outages, Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds puts Alcatel Lucent on notice, citing failed promises and significant network issues.
Is it time for govt to intervene over XT?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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After repeated XT Network failures, calls grow for government action amidst mounting customer frustration and national economic concerns.
2degrees slams ComCom recommendation
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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2degrees accuses the Commerce Commission of missing chance to bring NZ mobile prices in line with the developed world.
Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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The Commerce Commission has just flung a piping hot potato at the ICT Minister and his first reaction is to cool the issue.
XT – from outrage to outrageous
Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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And so reaction to the XT network outages turns from outrage to outrageous as a TradeMe seller uses the mobile network's problems as a unique selling point.
Telcos move into the apps space
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Global telcos form alliance to launch a mobile app platform, directly challenging Apple's dominance in the apps market.
Gagging for Google – carrier runs out
Mon, 15th Feb 2010
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Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.
Gen-i boss addresses corporate concerns
Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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Gen-i boss pledges improvements after XT outage as major clients reconsider their mobile strategy amidst public dissatisfaction.
They've got 206,000 customers - is it time to rejoin the fold?
Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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2degrees rockets to 206,000 users in six months, questioning if it's time to rejoin the industry forum for better telco solutions.
Another corporate revisits XT migration
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Fonterra halts XT Network migration pending Telecom's explanation of recent outages, joining the Automobile Association in reassessing their telecom strategies.
Can 2degrees and XT top Vodafone's gain?
Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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2degrees will release its customer numbers on Friday – two and half hours after Telecom reveals the number of subscribers on its XT Network.
2degrees backer extends ownership; offers Haitian update
Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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Shareholding in 2degrees has changed once again with majority owner Trilogy International increasing its stake in the fledgling mobile operator.
TelstraClear tries again with Vodafone
Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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TelstraClear has re-launched a suite of mobile products aimed at businesses today as part of a new agreement with Vodafone.
Regulatory junkies no more
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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TUANZ has been the user's voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it's been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.