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How much is social messaging costing telcos?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Ovum says it’s time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
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Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.
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Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.
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New rules spread infrastructure burden
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.
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Mobility forces UC out of the office
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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UC transforms as mobility and cost-effective video drive business tech, pushing the NZ market towards a $212.2M growth by 2017.
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Vodafone claims 2degrees has harmed competition
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Why the company is taking the credit for mobile price cuts and saying competition has slowed since 2degrees launched in 2009.
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Commerce Commission completes access reviews
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Commerce Commission revamps telco access rules, updating Standard Terms Determinations ahead of Telecom's split.
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Delay digital dividend decision InternetNZ
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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InternetNZ urges delay in 700MHz band decisions to align NZ with international tech direction, advocating for future-proof strategy.
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VoIP-enable your customer’s workforce
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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New Zealand telecom firms hesitate on VoIP, but global markets see major shifts. VoIP cuts costs, boosts flexibility, and taps mobile device potential.
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Mobility momentum to shake up channel
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Adapt now or face the consequences. That’s the message to resellers – and customers and carriers – when it comes to mobility, discovers Keith Newman.
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Endace expanding into Silicon Valley
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Kiwi firm Endace expands in US market, opening an office in Silicon Valley and hiring a veteran from Juniper Networks.
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Telecom demerger approved - split from Chorus in the pipeline
Wed, 26th Oct 2011
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Telecom's shareholder vote massively approves its split from Chorus, paving the way for a major shake-up in broadband infrastructure.
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Smartphone sales drop
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.
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Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
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BYOD – Just not right now
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Despite the hype, Ovum's survey finds the majority of big firms in NZ and Australia aren't ready for BYOD, sticking to provided devices.
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CallPlus switching telcos
Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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CallPlus and Slingshot ditch Vodafone for Telecom to boost mobile services with superior data plans and smartphone packages, aiming for growth.
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Telecom broadband regulation terms to stay
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Telecom to remain regulated as Commerce Commission finds limited competition in the UBA broadband market, affecting market dynamics.
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Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won’t exist soon
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.
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Answering the call
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Wholesale broadband price wars ignite as UK gears up for ultrafast fibre, promising a digital revolution in business communications.
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Exclusive: iPhone 5 NZ release date
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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It's been rumoured for months and is well overdue, when will kiwis be able to get their hands on the iPhone 5?.