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Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Unified Communications

Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Anti-spam update
Unified Communications

Anti-spam update

Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees
Unified Communications

US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees

The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
Minister orders investigation into 111
Government

Minister orders investigation into 111

The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
2degrees slams ComCom recommendation
Unified Communications

2degrees slams ComCom recommendation

2degrees accuses the Commerce Commission of missing chance to bring NZ mobile prices in line with the developed world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce
Unified Communications

Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce

The Commerce Commission has just flung a piping hot potato at the ICT Minister and his first reaction is to cool the issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
Cosmic connections
Unified Communications

Cosmic connections

Over the past few months we've all been getting more excited about, and busy with, the government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Roll on fibre
Unified Communications

Roll on fibre

With all bids now in by 4pm, telcos and lines companies gear up for a fierce competition over the government's USD $1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2010
Govt. $1.5b fibre network recipe for disaster – WorldxChange
Health Technologies

Govt. $1.5b fibre network recipe for disaster – WorldxChange

WorldxChange slams the govt's Ultra Fast Broadband plan, calling the GBP £1.5 billion investment a flawed failure that won't achieve intended outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2009
NZ ICT offers Government cash savings
Health Technologies

NZ ICT offers Government cash savings

The Government could slash ICT expenditure by NZD $180 million annually, NZ ICT claims, by consolidating servers and adopting telepresence solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
Talks break down, ComCom moves
Unified Communications

Talks break down, ComCom moves

A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2009
Vodafone contemplates Supreme Court
Unified Communications

Vodafone contemplates Supreme Court

Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Cabinet signs off rural telco plan - Updated
Government

Cabinet signs off rural telco plan - Updated

Cabinet approves NZD $300 million rural broadband plan; Telecom warns of up to NZD $56 million annual EBITDA impact, shares dip to $2.17.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2010
Controversial NZ Internet filter goes live
Government

Controversial NZ Internet filter goes live

New Zealand's controversial Internet filter is now operational, monitoring traffic from ISPs Maxnet and Watchdog, despite civil liberties concerns.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2010
IBM reveals NZ Innovation Index
Agricultural Technology

IBM reveals NZ Innovation Index

Partnering with the University of Auckland, IBM's 2010 Innovation Index finds New Zealand's innovation rate stagnant since 2000, with only farming excelling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
Fibre in the ground this year
Unified Communications

Fibre in the ground this year

Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2010
Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox
Government

Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox

Statistics NZ has launched Business Toolbox, a free online toolset aimed at SMEs, providing easy access to market data and industry performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Feb 2010
Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Unified Communications

Rural women slam govt broadband plan

The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2010