Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 115

Northlanders are calling for better broadband and cellphone coverage, with a recent survey revealing dissatisfaction and a desire for improvement.

Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.

Huawei and Vodafone have entered into a strategic alliance to focus on the enterprise market in a number of regions, including Asia Pacific.

The nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout has hit the halfway mark for its first stage, with 11 towns and cities now able to reap the benefits.

​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.

Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.

Accounting software reseller Enprise Group posted an annual profit in its first filing on the NZAX as it places greater emphasis on the NZ market.

Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.

Vocus, WxC’s current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.

Mobile data usage at Fieldays surged to over 400GB in the first two days, doubling last year's figures, according to Spark.

As 5G ambitions soar, a report reveals a £3.6bn investment by 2020, setting the stage for a transformative leap in wireless tech.

Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays affecting an estimated 15 percent of households in the government-sponsored UFB roll out.

Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.

Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.

Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.

New Zealand company Constant Vigil has developed a battery backup device, Sentry Lite, to maintain power for internet and VoIP services during power outages.

The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.

With the launch of Spark’s app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.

Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.