ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.
TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.
Vodafone NZ sees another top exec departure, with Networks GM Mike Davies leaving amid a wave of high-level exits.
Woosh defies setbacks, revitalises its fixed line plans with unique data caps, outstripping competitors and redefining connectivity.
The government's $300 million rural broadband plan doesn't go far enough according to the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).
Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.
Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.
Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.
Nigel Blair, former Simpl sales boss, joins Intergen to grow its managed services across NZ, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.
Minister Joyce threatens regulations after a 111 emergency call fails during a network outage, stressing the need for reliability.
After four outages, Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds puts Alcatel Lucent on notice, citing failed promises and significant network issues.
After repeated XT Network failures, calls grow for government action amidst mounting customer frustration and national economic concerns.
2degrees accuses the Commerce Commission of missing chance to bring NZ mobile prices in line with the developed world.
The Commerce Commission has just flung a piping hot potato at the ICT Minister and his first reaction is to cool the issue.
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.
Global telcos form alliance to launch a mobile app platform, directly challenging Apple's dominance in the apps market.
Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.
