Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 166
TUANZ to cut staff
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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TUANZ to cut event staff, refocusing efforts on core advocacy for telecommunications customers amid declining sponsorship and event attendance.
Telecom mobile customers down 65,000 - Updated
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Telecom's mobile clientele dips by 65,000 with a shift from prepaid to post-paid, buoyed by iPhone and Android sales, amid a strategic overhaul.
Why Crown Fibre Holdings must go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are calling for the government to scrap Crown Fibre Holdings over delays in the Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
Are SMBs ready for UFB?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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commerce commission
Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.
Kim Dotcom bail decision overturned
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has been granted bail after over a month in custody. As part of his release, he is barred from using the internet.
Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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rural broadband initiative
The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.
UFB and RBI worth $5.5 billion: Alcatel-Lucent
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bell Labs study finds UFB and RBI to bring $5.5bn boost to NZ GDP, likening impact to wine export industry's value.
We're building a UFB network, now who will come?
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.
Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.
Business intelligence tech event comes to Auckland
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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2degrees, Mighty River Power and others to explain how they used Business Intelligence to improve their decision making.
First look at Nokia’s Lumia 800
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Nokia's Lumia 800 unveiled in NZ, aiming to rival Android and iOS with Windows Phone. A bright future after Nokia ditched Symbian for Microsoft.
TelstraClear absorbs revenue decline
Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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TelstraClear has released its half-yearly results, showing an improvement in earnings despite a drop in income.
Huawei eyes big UFB prize
Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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On current form, the Chinese vendor looks like a strong contender to pick up a lucrative contract from Chorus.
2degrees customer numbers climbing
Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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2degrees
2degrees sees customer numbers soar to 875,656, marking a nearly 50% jump with the introduction of business services.
Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.
Is this Samsung’s last Apple laugh?
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Samsung's Superbowl ad may mark the final jibe at Apple, showcasing fans switching to Galaxy Note in a $10.5m spectacle. Will this end the rivalry?.
Nokia bringing Lumia range to NZ - Updated
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Nokia's Lumia series set to revitalise its presence in NZ next month, with Telecom and Vodafone on board. Expectations ride high for the brand's comeback.
New rules spread infrastructure burden
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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commerce commission
NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.
LOL Cats circulate the web
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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LOLspeak: the language created by cat lovers to add more humour to photos of cats. Here are some of the best examples.
How to find love online
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Online dating has quickly become a popular way to meet friends and potential partners. Find out how NZDating.com works in this interview.