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Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine

Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2012
Vodafone hit by Auckland fault
Unified Communications

Vodafone hit by Auckland fault

Telecommunications company reports problems in South Auckland after initial fears of a major nationwide fault.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2012
2Degrees reaches one million customers
Gaming

2Degrees reaches one million customers

2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2012
Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty
Unified Communications

Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty

Vodafone to charge £10 for late payments starting next month, stirring discontent among users. Critics label the move a money grab.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
Huawei NZ flying high
Unified Communications

Huawei NZ flying high

Huawei NZ's profits soar, defying scrutiny. Revenue jumps to $79.6m, with contracts boosting its footprint in NZ's telecom sector.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012
2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Unified Communications

2degrees ranks highest in retail survey

2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
2degrees co-founder in employment dispute
Unified Communications

2degrees co-founder in employment dispute

Tex Edwards, co-founder of 2degrees, has launched an employment dispute against the company, according to reports. Details of the dispute remain confidential.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Unified Communications

Telecom to de-list from NYSE

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2012
Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear

Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2012
Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated
Unified Communications

Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated

2degrees shakes up the Galaxy S III launch with a bold offer: free on a 2-year £89 plan, outflanking Vodafone and Telecom's pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012
Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated
Unified Communications

Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated

Vodafone unveils Samsung Galaxy S III pricing, offering the chance to win a space travel prize with every purchase in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2012
Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock
Unified Communications

Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock

Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC
Unified Communications

Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC

Smartphone ownership in New Zealand households has surged from 13% to 44% in just one year, according to a report by IDC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
Major telcos all approved as All-of-Government mobile suppliers
Unified Communications

Major telcos all approved as All-of-Government mobile suppliers

Gen-i, Vodafone and 2degrees all make the cut in deal Economic Development Minister estimates will save government $60m.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
2degrees lets users share data across their devices
Unified Communications

2degrees lets users share data across their devices

2degrees unveils a service to share data across up to 5 devices, offering control tools to avoid excess charges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th May 2012
2degrees lets Wellingtonians 'Touch2Pay'
Unified Communications

2degrees lets Wellingtonians 'Touch2Pay'

Partnership with Snapper lets users pay bus and taxi fares by simply touching their mobile phones to a terminal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Funky white Lumia 800 lands with Vodafone
Unified Communications

Funky white Lumia 800 lands with Vodafone

Vodafone NZ unveils the exclusive white Lumia 800, offering Windows Phone fans a fresh hue. First 25 buyers bag a free Nokia headset.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
Telecom moves into Warehouse Stationery stores
Unified Communications

Telecom moves into Warehouse Stationery stores

Telecom ramps up retail reach, partnering with Warehouse Stationery to sell handsets in 55 stores, aiming to boost customer transitions to XT network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2012
World will be copper for next 2-3 years: TelstraClear CEO
Unified Communications

World will be copper for next 2-3 years: TelstraClear CEO

TelstraClear CEO declares the telecom industry will bank on copper for 2-3 more years, despite the allure of fibre broadband.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2012