Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 146

New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

New Zealand schools and students could face steep internet costs as proposed 'copper tax' may shift NZD $600 million to broadband provider, Chorus.

Wall Street sees a drop in Apple shares amid disappointment about its two latest iPhone products, while investors snap up record Verizon Communications bonds.

Telecommunications company CallPlus is offering New Zealand schools a zero term contract for ultra-fast broadband (UFB).

Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.

Vodafone sells its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for a whopping US$130bn, signifying the end of a strategic but strained partnership.

Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?.

The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.

Electrical products distributor Corys Electrical awards Gen-i five-year contract to deliver a wide range of telecommunications and IT services.

Vodafone sells its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for a historic US$130bn, marking the end of a 14-year partnership in a major corporate deal.

Gen-i confirms $60m investment in a cutting-edge Auckland data centre set to enhance cloud and data services in NZ, starting this winter.

Vodafone ignites New Plymouth with the launch of 4G, offering unparalleled mobile speed to 60% of the city's populace.

Kordia Group has boosted after-tax profit 46 per cent to $10.7m ($7.3m in FY12) for continued operations in the 12 months to 30 June 2013.

New Zealand govt launches training for SMBs to leverage ultra-fast broadband, aiming to boost online presence and ecommerce.

Customers can now add 2talk broadband to voice plans by ordering through 2talk live, with broadband now available as ADSL, VDSL, UFB (Auckland only) or HSNS.

After Eric Hertz's passing, 2degrees names Stewart Sherriff, its chairman and interim CEO, as the permanent CEO, solidifying leadership.

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

Telecom Corp announces continuous cost-cutting after a slight earnings drop and intense market competition, aiming for mobile leadership.

Telecom is building the country’s largest public Wi-Fi network – comprising up to 3000 hotspots – we uncover why.