Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 112
Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, wary of stuffing up sector, English says
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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The government doesn't want to spend any more money or stay any longer in the build of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network.
Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
Shoppers turn to smartphones for better retail experience
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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The way consumers shop is changing, with more reaching for their smartphone before or during their retail experience.
Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.
Huawei P8 smartphone, in Spark NZ stores now
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.
Spark launches waterproof phone dock
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
VMob maximises Microsoft Azure services with new alliance
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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VMob partners with Microsoft Azure Mobile Engagement to provide full functionality of its personalisation platform to Azure customers.
New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
Enterprise managed services growing telco revenues
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Telecoms providers will generate over $297bn in revenue from global services to enterprise customers by 2020, says Ovum.
InternetNZ's new grants round open for applications
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.
Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.
'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.
Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.
Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.
SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.
Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.
Facebook: Bringing high speed internet to developing nations with lasers
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Facebook is working on laser technology that will be able to deliver high speed internet through drones or satellites.
Vodafone wants to help families in digital age
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin’s last day was June 30.