Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 128

Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.

Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.

Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.

Vodafone New Zealand exclusively sells Sony's eagerly awaited Xperia E3 smartphone, offering young consumers affordable, colourful fun.

Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.

Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.

Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.

Nearly half of NZ firms lack readiness against cyber threats, a concerning finding for the country's vital primary industries.

.nz domain registration now offers direct second-level names, allowing for shorter, more personalized options online. Preferential period opens today.

Alcatel-Lucent has divested itself of its enterprise division, with Alcatel Lucent Enterprise now in the hands of a Chinese investment company.

Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.

UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.

In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.

Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.

Hamilton speeds into the future as 2degrees launches 4G, promising over 10x faster connectivity in NZ's top cities.

Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.

Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.

This year’s election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand’s cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.