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XT outages: what we know

Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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There is no word on when the independent investigation into the XT Network will be complete as Telecom customers suffered a fifth outage on the network.
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UPDATE: XT outage number five?

Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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Telecom's troubled XT Network appears<br />to be experiencing its fifth outage since December - this time in the Auckland<br />area.
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XT doesn't cover 97% of the population - Gen-i

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Gen-i admits Telecom's XT Network falls short of its 97% coverage promise, impacting New Zealand's connectivity aspirations.
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Another Vodafone exec exits the building

Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Vodafone NZ sees another top exec departure, with Networks GM Mike Davies leaving amid a wave of high-level exits.
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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.
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XT on the blink again

Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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Telecom says customers on its XT network, from Taupo southwards, began experiencing significant interruption to voice services at around 4pm today.
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Alcatel Lucent NZ boss resigns, new appointment made

Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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Alcatel Lucent NZ CEO Steve Lowe resigns; Jyoti Mahurkar-Thombre to assume leadership on 8 March amid ongoing Telecom XT network issues.
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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.
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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.
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Telecom stumps up $5m for XT compensation

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom pledges USD $5m for XT outage compensation, offering free calls, texts, and data, while also donating USD $250,000 to local charities.
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What to expect in 2010

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.
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XT - What went wrong? How are they fixing it?

Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Telecom battles to fix XT Network crash - unveils steps to restore service amid continued customer disruption.
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What's in a name?

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Femtocells are mini cellsites that you install in your living room in order to receive better coverage for your mobile phone when you're at home.
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You be the Judge

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Vodafone and Telecom settle out of court, delaying the launch of Telecom's 3G network after a high-stakes legal battle over network interference.
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Hiring new grads in a tight labour market

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.
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Boosting margins in an economic slump

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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With the country experiencing the trickle down effects of a slowing global economy, many New Zealand businesses are feeling the pinch.