Kiwi News - Page 33

National ramps up broadband initiative... targets 200,000 Kiwis

National to expand Ultra-Fast Broadband to 80% of Kiwis, extending access to 200,000 more homes, with a funding boost from the Future Investment Fund.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2014

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Spark warns Kiwis of fraudulent phone calls...

Spark NZ Warns Customers of Fraudsters Posing as Telco; Urges Vigilance. Fake calls request online login info & remote access. Bank contact advised.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014

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Spark Digital “unleashes Internet of Things” service for Kiwi businesses

Spark Digital ignites a revolution for Kiwi firms with its IoT service, set to transform business automation and control.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014

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Telecom praises Kiwis with Spark Thanks initiative...

Spark New Zealand launches Spark Thanks, rewarding customers with discounts on movies, music, and more as it rebrands from Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014

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Telecom tells Kiwis... It's time for a 'Giganation'

Telecom, set to rebrand as Spark New Zealand, champions Gigabit broadband speeds across NZ, ushering in the era of 'Giganation'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014

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Commission to investigate Chorus broadband complaint...

Commerce Commission probes Chorus' UBA service changes amid claims of a breach, affecting competition and service quality.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

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Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?

Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014

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Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...

New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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