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Slingshot stories - Page 3

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Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Sky TV bans Slingshot’s Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.
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Nice move, Slingshot...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Earlier this month Slingshot unblocked access to certain movie websites, much to the delight of their customers.
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NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
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Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.
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Done deal as Kiwi Internet Provider buys Orcon...
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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CallPlus Group acquires Orcon, joining its portfolio of ISPs and boosting its market share to 15% in a strategic move to challenge leading providers.
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Google releases NZ video quality report
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
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Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.
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Voyager bags big broadband download speed win
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.
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When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.
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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Slingshot tops customer satisfaction in NZ
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Slingshot claims top spot in NZ broadband customer satisfaction, sweeping all categories in a Canstar Blue survey, says GM Taryn Hamilton.
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Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal ‘slamming’ practices.
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Slingshot fined $250,000 for “slamming” customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Slingshot fined £250,000 for misleading customers and switching services without consent, impacting competition in the telecoms market.
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Report claims Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in NZ
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.
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Kiwis will benefit provided the Govt don’t intervene
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.
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Slingshot and Dotcom offer free MEGA accounts to customers
Sat, 2nd Nov 2013
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Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.
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Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.
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Govt ain’t heavy, they’re our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.