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Vodafone's new wi-fi device stuck in slow lane

Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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Vodafone's new portable wi-fi device allows up to five users to share a 3G broadband connection but won't support speeds from its HSPA+ upgrade.
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2degrees introduces auto top-up

Fri, 11th Dec 2009
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2degrees has announced a new feature for prepay customers that allows them to top up their mobile credit balances with minimal hassle.
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The four challenges facing mobile data providers

Wed, 9th Dec 2009
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Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees face challenges as they upgrade networks and compete for faster data speeds, according to a report by Compuware.
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Industry up for $69.7 million in latest TSO calculation

Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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Hard on the heels of Vodafone's loss in the Court of Appeal this week, the Commerce Commission has today released its draft cost calculation for the TSO at $69.
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Talks break down, ComCom moves

Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.
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Vodafone contemplates Supreme Court

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
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Free TV, but not for long

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.
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Levy our customers, not us – telco bodies

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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If the government wants rural schools to receive broadband speeds of 100Mbps it should get consumers to pay for it.
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Mother of all IT programmes

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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As part of Operational Separation, Telecom must comply with a complex set of undertakings which affect the  way its IT systems are managed.
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The best of times, the worst of times

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Telecom's Paul Reynolds navigates through a year of transformation and challenges, eyeing future growth amidst fierce competition and regulatory changes.
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Baptism by fire

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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2degrees faces customer service baptism of fire, struggling with unexpected call surge but seizing the chance to bond with users.
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Telecommunications Forum - Chief Executive David Stone - Profile

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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David Stone takes the helm as CEO of Telecommunications Carriers Forum, aiming to unite and navigate regulatory challenges.
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Mobile data streaks ahead

Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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Opera Mini's data compression helps global users save, driving a 155% surge in users and over 263 million MB of mobile data usage.
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Orcon contemplates mobile - but whose network?

Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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Orcon is surveying its broadband customers on mobile phone plans to find out what deal would make them change provider.
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New SKY offer from Vodafone

Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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Vodafone is offering SKY customers with Ideal or Ultimate packages a free upgrade to MYSKYHDi plus a discounted installation rate of NZD $49 from December 7th.
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Telecom to wholesale XT

Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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Telecom has brought forward plans to offer wholesale services on its XT Network by a year, it's been announced today.
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Mobile competitive, fixed line pricey - ComCom

Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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The Commerce Commission's report reveals that 2degrees has injected competitiveness into NZ's mobile market, but fixed line services remain costly.
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Mobile players urged by ComCom to talk

Tue, 10th Nov 2009
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Vodafone, Telecom and 2degreees have until tomorrow to decide if they should meet to reach mutual agreement on non-price terms for mobile termination rates.
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Rick roll worm for iPhone users

Mon, 9th Nov 2009
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Aussie iPhone users hit by 'Ikee' worm: a nostalgic yet concerning Rick roll virus, prompting urgent calls for jailbroken phone users to change SSH passwords.
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NZ misses out on Unisys solution

Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.