Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 176
Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays
Tue, 31st May 2011
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Vodafone will track 200 farmers' movements at Fieldays using GPS and its mobile network to improve future visitor experiences, site layouts, and traffic flow.
Genealogy blog: History Pin
Tue, 31st May 2011
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Revive history with History Pin by sharing old snaps of historic figures and places. Join the journey to enrich our past!.
Sam Morgan talks fibre to the door with Holmes
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Sam Morgan champions a pivotal second broadband cable to enhance NZ's connectivity and competition, reducing costs and data caps.
Business possibilities with UFB
Fri, 27th May 2011
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InternetNZ's Vikram Kumar reveals five innovative business ideas enabled by fast fibre at UpLoad 2011, spotlighting UFB's potential.
Crazy good Tetris
Fri, 27th May 2011
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The best (or at least one of the best) Tetris players in the world, Jin8, shows the rest of us plebes how the game's really played.
2degrees to open 2nd Wellington store
Thu, 26th May 2011
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2degrees celebrates its 2nd Wellington store opening this Friday on Lambton Quay, promising great deals on handsets and thrilling giveaways.
Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook
Wed, 25th May 2011
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International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.
Telecom to split for UFB
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.
UFB partners announced
Tue, 24th May 2011
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The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.
Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.
Vodafone sets new low in trans-Tasman data roaming
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Vodafone has slashed its trans-Tasman data roaming rate to an industry-low NZD $1/MB, tightening competition with Telecom and 2degrees.
Zero cost to taxpayers for UFB regulation says Joyce
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Steven Joyce announces at TUANZ conference that UFB regulation will cost taxpayers nothing, with fibre prices to remain competitive.
What's in the budget for ICT
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Gov unveils £1bn ICT budget boosting UFB in schools and online services, aiming for 75% Kiwi UFB access by 2019.
Fibre Watch: Forbearance or for worse
Thu, 19th May 2011
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The Government's regulatory holiday flip-flop highlights - once again - how farcical the whole UFB process has become.
Joyce backs down from UFB regulatory holiday - Updated
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.
Vodafone Xperia Play shipment (probably not) stolen
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Vodafone's NZ launch of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play delayed due to theft, announces major security breach on Facebook.
Nokia rebrands Ovi
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Nokia to drop Ovi brand for better alignment, switching to 'Nokia services' in July. Change aims for stronger brand unity, no service disruption.
NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future
Tue, 17th May 2011
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NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet’s revolutionary potential.
InternetNZ: Major flaws remain in Telco Bill
Tue, 17th May 2011
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InternetNZ flags enduring concerns in the Telco Bill, urging reforms to safeguard public interest over Telecom's gains.
First ‘dual core’ smartphone from 2degrees and LG
Mon, 16th May 2011
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2degrees and LG unveil NZ's first 'dual core' smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X - promising twice the power for multitasking and HD content.