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Telecom NZ: Kiwis beware of scam calls
Unified Communications

Telecom NZ: Kiwis beware of scam calls

Telecom New Zealand has become aware that some of its customers have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to be from Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
Data consumption sky rockets as Kiwis change smartphone habits
Unified Communications

Data consumption sky rockets as Kiwis change smartphone habits

Mobile data usage at Fieldays increased by over 50%, while text message usage decreased by over 30%, according to statistics from Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?
Chorus

State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?

Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2014
Telecom gives Kiwi developers a leg up in M2M
Unified Communications

Telecom gives Kiwi developers a leg up in M2M

Telecom offers free 'Developer's Pack' to help Kiwi developers enter M2M market and create innovative applications. #telecoms #IoT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 10th May 2014
Telecom offers Kiwis chance to shape the future of home gaming
Gaming

Telecom offers Kiwis chance to shape the future of home gaming

Telecom invites New Zealand gamers to shape Aircade, a new on-demand gaming service. Public trials open; get involved to pioneer the future of home gaming.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th May 2014
Chorus: UFB rollout ahead as fixed connections increase
Unified Communications

Chorus: UFB rollout ahead as fixed connections increase

That's according to Chorus' fixed line and broadband connection numbers as at 31 March 2014, released this morning via the New Zealand Stock Exchange.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2014
Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Unified Communications

Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'

John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus' appeal of the High Court's ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Woosh Wireless declares price war on Kiwi rivals...
Unified Communications

Woosh Wireless declares price war on Kiwi rivals...

Woosh Wireless introduces uncapped fixed line data 24% cheaper than competitors, aiming to provide cost savings to customers.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014
Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Unified Communications

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing
Unified Communications

Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing

Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project
Unified Communications

More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project

Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing

Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Telecom: Tech-savvy Kiwis celebrate summer in style...
Gaming

Telecom: Tech-savvy Kiwis celebrate summer in style...

Tech-savvy Kiwis embrace the summer with smart devices, doubling data use at events by sharing live moments, says Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans
Unified Communications

Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans

Xero's growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data
Unified Communications

Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data

More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal
Unified Communications

Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal

Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013
Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says
Unified Communications

Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation
Unified Communications

Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling
Unified Communications

Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013