Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 159

Vodafone NZ to launch iPhone 5 this Friday, with prices starting at $0 for the 16GB model. Say hello to the fastest handset on their network.

UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.

Queenstown embarks on UFB rollout with Minister Amy Adams, boosting its tourist appeal with superior connectivity for businesses and visitors.

Halswell families and businesses can now connect to fibre broadband, with the launch of Enable’s new services to the first Christchurch suburb.

Join Orcon for a free UFB breakfast in Wellington this Thursday to explore the future of ultra-fast broadband and its benefits.

Vodafone cancelled its TV ad after a second person was bombarded with texts and calls due to a number mix-up, causing a flurry of complaints.

Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.

Labour demands stricter telco regulation after Vodafone NZ's $960k fine for misleading broadband and mobile promotions, signalling a lesson for the industry.

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

International internet traffic quadruples over five years thanks faster broadband speeds and an online video boom.

Commerce Commission postpones verdict on Vodafone's $840m bid for TelstraClear, citing the need for detailed market analysis.

Government announces product disclosure underway to improve the transparency of broadband information for consumers.

Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.

NZ's smartphone market set for 20% growth, with over half of adults poised to adopt the tech by mid-next year, Horizon Research reveals.

South Korean company is expected to become a surprising new vendor in the mobile infrastructure space, helping expand Telstra's LTE network.

TeamTalk posts a record 15.9% profit rise to NZD $5.4m, driven by booming broadband operations and key contributions like the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Kiwi mobile advertising expenditure continues to grow as specialist mobile media companies descend on the New Zealand market.

Chorus celebrated its first profit since separating from Telecom, posting a net profit of NZD $102 million and announcing a 25.5 cent dividend for 2013.

Telecom's FY profit missed estimates in its first report without Chorus, forecasting weaker 2013 earnings. EBITDA rose 48% but below expectations.

New Zealand’s first 100 gigabit per second (Gb/s) data network is now live, linking two of Vodafone’s Auckland data centres through Ciena Corporation.