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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
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Vodafone NZ clocks record data usage for New Year’s Eve

Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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Over this New Year’s Eve, New Zealanders around the country consumed mobile data in staggering numbers, according to local telco Vodafone NZ.
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Vodafone NZ upgrades more than 120 mobile cell sites in preparation for 5G

Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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Vodafone NZ upgrades 120+ mobile cell sites in response to growing data use, with a focus on 4G and 4.5G technology.
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Skinny ups it game with new endless data plans

Sat, 9th May 2020
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Skinny has launched new Endless Data plans, offering endless data starting at NZD $36 per month, aiming to make running out of data a thing of the past.
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Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Vodafone New Zealand unveils new mobile phone plans with endless data, addressing customers' increasing demand for data.
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Mobile malware and exploitation amongst biggest cyber threats for 2020

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Mobile malware threats and cybercriminal exploitation of mobile devices in the Asia Pacific region are set to rise in 2020, warns Kaspersky.
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Study shows the positive social impact of mobile big data

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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A new GSMA study reveals the potential for big data solutions to positively impact 150 million lives over the next five years.
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Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.
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Mobile data usage causes huge demand for mobile broadband

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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In 2018, broadband subscriptions rose by 8%, or 108 million subscriptions, resulting in mobile broadband penetration reaching just under 110%.
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Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel ‘naked’

Wed, 8th May 2019
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A majority of Kiwis are finding mobile phones increasingly indispensable to everyday life, a new survey finds with some very interesting results.
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'No way' to stop sale of 46 million Malaysians' personal data after crippling breach

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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A cyber breach has left data from 46 million Malaysian mobile users for sale at RM32,000. Once bought, there's 'no way' to halt its sale or misuse.
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Major data breach hits Malaysia's 46 million mobile phone users

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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A data breach has put more than 46 million Malaysian mobile phone users at risk and has affected many of the country’s major telecommunicatio.
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Malaysia’s telecom market to ‘stay afloat’ through to 2021

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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​Malaysia’s telecom market is in relatively comfortable stead according to a new report from GlobalData, driven largely by mobile data.
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Spark listens to customers and upgrades unlimited data deal

Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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It's certainly good news for any New Zealander who’s life revolves around infinite data – and any parasites who rely on data hotspotting!.
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Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.
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Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Ericsson has released a report that reveals the highest mobile data growth since 2013 with year-over-year growth of 70 percent - and it's to continue.
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2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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2degrees offers discounts for SuperGold Card holders, giving them up to NZD $20 off monthly and broadband plans to help keep older Kiwis connected.
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Study finds brands aren’t ready for consumer expectations on mobile

Thu, 12th May 2016
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97 percent of brands believe that a good mobile experience impacts customer loyalty, yet 4 in 10 remain without a mobile strategy .
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Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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​Wi-Fi networks will carry more than 115,000PB (Petabytes) of data by 2019. This is the equivalent of more than six billion Blu-ray movies.
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Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data

Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.