Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 94
Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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crown fibre holdings
New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to homes and businesses. Businesses already benefiting.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Skyline Enterprises leverages New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, enhancing operations and guest services across its multinational tourism ventures.
Telstra's latest network tests inch closer towards gigabit speeds
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Telstra is getting closer to achieving commercial gigabit speeds on its network, reaching download speeds of 979 Mbps and uplink speeds of 129 Mbps.
Silver Peak appoints industry veteran Graham Schultz to top local job
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Silver Peak has tapped Graham Schultz to head up its ANZ business as the vendor seeks to ramp up its growth locally.
Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.
Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.
Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Spark ups its data game on pay monthly plans
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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spotify
Spark is increasing the amount of data for its pay monthly customers by up to 60%, responding to changing mobile usage in New Zealand.
Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.
Skinny shakes up Kiwi telco market with new platform
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Skinny Direct debuts in New Zealand offering a novel online-only mobile service, poised to disrupt the current telecom landscape.
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.
Hands-on review: Vodafone Smart Mini 7 - small and packed with features
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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Vodafone's Smart Mini 7 dazzles with features and solid performance for its size—ideal for savvy spenders seeking simplicity.
Infinera helping wholesale telcos to rethink their business model
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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We look at the challenges that telco service providers are facing. We uncover the answer to one of their issues.
Hands-on review: The Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - a cracker for mobile games
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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This 4G-capable phone-bordering-on-phablet has guts. HD screen, decent audio and the smoothness of Android Marshmallow 6.0, it’s worth its price.
Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
Spark boosts data cap allowances - and some prices - on select broadband plans
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Spark is upping the data caps - and some prices - on some of its popular home & business plans by as much as 50% to cater for Kiwis' love for data.
Kordia Group beats own target with $12.3 million net profit
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Kordia Group has beaten its own financial expectations and raked in a net profit of $12.3 million, $5.6 million (85%) more than expected.
Chorus CEO to step down
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.
Italy earthquake devastation: Spark does its bit for Kiwis involved
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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Spark aids Kiwis contacting loved ones in quake-hit Italy by crediting call and text charges amidst rising casualties.