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2degrees selling in Whitcoulls
Unified Communications

2degrees selling in Whitcoulls

2degrees has extended its distribution network and is now selling SIM cards and top up vouchers in 75 Whitcoulls and Bennetts stores nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Polishing the industry's image
Unified Communications

Polishing the industry's image

Despite efforts to polish its image at the Planet 2010 expo, the telecommunications industry continues to grapple with a tarnished public perception.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Regulation is a fact of life
Unified Communications

Regulation is a fact of life

Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Who should control New Zealand numbers?
Unified Communications

Who should control New Zealand numbers?

As Telecom relinquishes NZ's numbers, the debate intensifies on who should manage them: telcos, regulators, or an independent body?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool
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Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool

As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code
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Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code

ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2010
TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour
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TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour

TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
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CallPlus - new CEO, new direction

Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2010
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
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Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Vodafone sorry for service disruption
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Vodafone sorry for service disruption

Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2010
Phone number governance questioned
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Phone number governance questioned

Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2010
Anti-spam update
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Anti-spam update

Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees
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US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees

The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
2degrees slams ComCom recommendation
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2degrees slams ComCom recommendation

2degrees accuses the Commerce Commission of missing chance to bring NZ mobile prices in line with the developed world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce
Unified Communications

Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce

The Commerce Commission has just flung a piping hot potato at the ICT Minister and his first reaction is to cool the issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
Gagging for Google – carrier runs out
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Gagging for Google – carrier runs out

Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2010
They've got 206,000 customers - is it time to rejoin the fold?
Unified Communications

They've got 206,000 customers - is it time to rejoin the fold?

2degrees rockets to 206,000 users in six months, questioning if it's time to rejoin the industry forum for better telco solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2010
Another corporate revisits XT migration
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Another corporate revisits XT migration

Fonterra halts XT Network migration pending Telecom's explanation of recent outages, joining the Automobile Association in reassessing their telecom strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2010
Can 2degrees and XT top Vodafone's gain?
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Can 2degrees and XT top Vodafone's gain?

2degrees will release its customer numbers on Friday – two and half hours after Telecom reveals the number of subscribers on its XT Network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2010