Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 119

LGNG has given the thumbs up to yesterday’s announcement of funding for the expansion of broadband and mobile investment programmes.

Communications Minister Amy Adams today made good on an election year pledge to extend the government's ultrafast broadband fibre network to more regi.

Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.

Vodafone New Zealand has selected Nokia Networks and its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution to conduct the first VoLTE call on a cloud-based IMS network.

CallPlus is getting ready to hook up Wanaka businesses to UFB, the final step in a long campaign to bring fibre to the area.

Spark New Zealand has successfully implemented the second major stage of its programme to re-engineer and update its key customer service IT platforms.

New Zealand is officially number one among developed countries for growth of fibre connections, with an annual growth rate of 272%.

We’re at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.

NZ shares dropped today, with Meridian Energy leading the fall as investors booked profits ahead of an upcoming payment. Spark and Fletcher also declined.

University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.

The deal sees Wireless Nation’s rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson’s retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.

Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiG.

Netflix sets New Zealand launch for 24 March, heating up streaming wars with Vodafone-powered access across multiple devices.

Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.

Vodafone sets sail with Fullers, bringing free 3G/4G Wi-Fi to Auckland's ferry passengers, enhancing travel with on-water connectivity.

Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.

The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.

Considering that DTS only provides services to businesses, 22nd out of 80 odd providers in New Zealand is not a bad result.

Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.

Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.