Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 203
[UPDATES] XT down again?
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Telecom's XT network suffers second outage in an hour, affecting customers south of Taupo. Full service expected by 1pm, says Telecom on Twitter.
Outages force AA to rethink XT
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Two massive outages on the XT Network in two months have forced the Automobile Association to reassess its contract with Telecom.
Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.
2degrees backer a formidable foe
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.
Rushworth resigns
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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Vodafone’s marketing director, Mark Rushworth, has resigned and will depart on Friday. CEO Russell Stanners will manage marketing until a replacement is found.
Will Chorus open its ducts?
Thu, 14th Jan 2010
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The fate of New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband rollout hinges on whether Telecom's vast network of underground ducts will be accessible to competitors.
Porn yes, vids & music, no
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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A new UMR survey reveals 41% of Kiwis deem pornography viewing morally acceptable for singles, but only 13% find downloading copyrighted videos acceptable.
New chair for 2degrees
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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Trilogy International solidifies control over 2degrees, appointing Stewart Sheriff as new Chair amidst shareholder challenges due to the Haiti earthquake.
Telecom admits breach - pays back $9.5m
Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Telecom has admitted to yet another breach of the Fair Trading Act after it misled more than 130,000 broadband customers and was forced to pay back $9.
Iran publishes Web site blacklist
Fri, 8th Jan 2010
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Iran has blacklisted numerous Web sites, including those with adult content, critical views of the government, and those considered a threat to societal morals.
Saying No to MVNO
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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WorldxChange, a fixed line provider, turns down MVNO offers from Vodafone and Telecom, criticising them as mere reseller deals, not genuine competition.
Changes to NZ numbers won’t force 2degrees’ hand
Wed, 6th Jan 2010
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Proposal to transfer control of New Zealand’s phone numbers unlikely to force 2Degrees to join Telecommunications Carriers Forum.
Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey
Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.
Compo after TiVo glitch
Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Telecom is compensating around 150,000 broadband customers following a network upgrade for TiVo that resulted in slow speeds and billing errors.
Connected summer
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Kiwis flock to top summer spots, but does their internet follow? As holidaymakers hit Mt Maunganui, Nelson, and more, we check the broadband scene.
Behind The Passenger
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Iggy Pop collaborates with nine New Zealand musicians from his Miami studio using Skype, demonstrating the power of Orcon's broadband.
SONY ERICSSON AINO
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Available from: Vodafone and Telecom<br />In the market for a phone? Own a PlayStation 3? Then the Sony Ericsson Aino demands your attention.
Text the girl on the Hill?
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Viewers have been flocking to a locally produced online drama series that allows the viewers to influence the story.
Murdoch declares war on Google
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Unless a foolproof way is found of generating revenue from online news, the future of journalism itself is under threat.
2degrees claims Vodafone’s customers
Fri, 18th Dec 2009
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Since 2degrees launched in August 42,500 mobile users have ported their number to the fledging mobile carrier – 85% from Vodafone.