Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 88
Sophos launches new suite for cloud security and IoT management
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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Sophos Mobile 7 is available now for on-site installation and will be available through cloud-based Sophos Central in mid-March 2017.
Chorus' year ahead: UFB roll outs and increased customer focus
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Chorus reports net profit of $66 million, citing copper price changes and improved expense management as key factors.
Optus takes next step towards 5g movement in Australia
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Optus launches 4.5G network in Sydney's hi-tech district, with plans to reach over 70% of network in major cities within a year.
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
Ericsson expands portfolio to bring 5G into the arena
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Ericsson claim their new 5G platform is the first solution to market to enable today’s networks a smooth evolution to the next generation.
TUANZ gets behind next phase of Kiwi telco review
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand welcomes opportunity to have a say on proposed changes to Telecommunications Act.
UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.
Kiwis’ broadband habits revealed
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Kiwis' broadband usage follows a consistent pattern, with data usage reaching its peak between 8pm and 10:30pm, according to Chorus.
Rural New Zealand gets a taste of satellite broadband
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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IPSTAR and Reachnet bring affordable satellite broadband to remote NZ families, bridging the digital divide with BYOE plans from $29/month.
InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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nbn remains on track to reach its 2020 goals as it reports strong financial results for the six months to December 2016.
CITIC Telecom takes over Linx Telecommunications to further China & Europe growth
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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CITIC Telecom CPC has announced that it has fully acquired Linx Telecommunications, furthering goals to expand across Asia, Europe & China.
Fibre driving increase in switching broadband providers
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Record number of Kiwis switching broadband providers, with over 22k comparing plans on Broadband Compare website.
Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.
Updated: What went down with Spark’s weekend outage
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Spark mobile and broadband services were down on Sunday, with widespread outages impacting some customers across the country.
India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
InternetNZ sings govt’s UFB praises
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.
It's coming: 5G in every major region by 2021
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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5G service will have 25 million subscriptions globally, with the U.S, China, Japan and South Korea dominating the market.
Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Chorus and Crown Fibre to enhance broadband in 169 NZ areas, connecting over 200k premises to high-speed internet.