Vodafone stories - Page 24
Finally some good news for Telecom, new Kiwi CFO appointed
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Following a week of playing catch-up to rival Vodafone, Telecom looks ahead by hiring new chief financial officer.
24/7 Modica Group a shining light
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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New Zealand-based mobile software and internet service provider offers Telecom customers another option after gateway closure.
Vodafone doubles Auckland’s network capacity
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.
Kiwis provide network support after Typhoon Pablo
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Vodafone's Instant Network restores crucial communication in Typhoon Pablo-hit Mindanao, aiding thousands to reconnect and facilitating life-saving relief work.
Vodafone refunds Kiwi credit after Cyclone Evan
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.
Vodafone loses 50,000 Kiwi customers
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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Vodafone NZ faces a customer drop of 50,000, leaving it with 2.32m subscribers amidst a competitive market, despite leading with nearly 50% share.
Telecoms: Who owns the customer?
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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In the telecom battleground, who truly owns the customer is disputed, as a new study reveals a high-stakes clash involving telecoms, OTTs, and device makers.
Telecom takes on 2degrees with senior phone
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Telecom unveils R203, a budget-friendly handset targeting seniors, challenging 2degrees' launch with big buttons and smart safety features.
2degrees launches first ‘Senior’ phone
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Mobile firm releases device specifically designed to provide simplicity, safety and peace of mind for those in their golden years.
Vodafone ends roaming bill
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.
Vodafone fastest for iPhone 5
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.
2degrees top-up worker after lost salary
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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2degrees may owe co-founder Simon Tex Edwards $1m after wrongly slashing his salary in 2008, rules Employment Relations Authority.
Telco’s text-bomb cancels TV ad
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Vodafone cancelled its TV ad after a second person was bombarded with texts and calls due to a number mix-up, causing a flurry of complaints.
Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
Vodafone hit by Auckland fault
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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Telecommunications company reports problems in South Auckland after initial fears of a major nationwide fault.
2Degrees reaches one million customers
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.
Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Vodafone to charge £10 for late payments starting next month, stirring discontent among users. Critics label the move a money grab.
Huawei NZ flying high
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Huawei NZ's profits soar, defying scrutiny. Revenue jumps to $79.6m, with contracts boosting its footprint in NZ's telecom sector.
2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.
2degrees co-founder in employment dispute
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Tex Edwards, co-founder of 2degrees, has launched an employment dispute against the company, according to reports. Details of the dispute remain confidential.