Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 204

Telecom has met the deadline to produce accounting separation reports – but is asking for a variation on milestones its wholesale service is required to meet.

Final talks on mobile termination rates see telecom giants clash, with 2degrees retracting offers as Vodafone and Telecom propose cuts.

The number of SKY channels on Vodafone’s mobile TV offering has been boosted to 14, with the addition of channels for children and sports fans.

The Advertising Standards Association has ruled in favour of 2degrees over a complaint it lodged against Telecom regarding misleading advertising.

Around 100,000 customers woke up to a day without cellphone coverage in New Zealand due to a hardware failure on the XT Network.

Vodafone’s new portable wi-fi device allows up to five users to share a 3G broadband connection but won’t support speeds from its HSPA+ upgrade.

2degrees has announced a new feature for prepay customers that allows them to top up their mobile credit balances with minimal hassle.

Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees face challenges as they upgrade networks and compete for faster data speeds, according to a report by Compuware.

Hard on the heels of Vodafone’s loss in the Court of Appeal this week, the Commerce Commission has today released its draft cost calculation for the TSO at $69.

A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.

If the government wants rural schools to receive broadband speeds of 100Mbps it should get consumers to pay for it.

Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.

As part of Operational Separation, Telecom must comply with a complex set of undertakings which affect the  way its IT systems are managed.

Telecom's Paul Reynolds navigates through a year of transformation and challenges, eyeing future growth amidst fierce competition and regulatory changes.

2degrees faces customer service baptism of fire, struggling with unexpected call surge but seizing the chance to bond with users.

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative hits a key milestone with the release of an Invitation to Participate and the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings.

David Stone takes the helm as CEO of Telecommunications Carriers Forum, aiming to unite and navigate regulatory challenges.

It highlights the casually cruel things we do to pets – from inappropriate dress to silly photos – and gives pause (sorry) for thought.

Kiwis are embracing online shopping and gaming, with half purchasing online recently, driven by platforms like TradeMe, iTunes, and Lotto being top choices.