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2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise
Unified Communications

2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise

2degrees guarantees no broadband price hikes for 2019, setting itself apart from competitors Spark and Vodafone who announce increases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Google

No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?

Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Unified Communications

Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
Unified Communications

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Hyperscale

Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Unified Communications

ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy

The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Unified Communications

Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand's best broadband provider. So who won?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
Unified Communications

End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G

2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
2degrees' chief fixed officer - Snap owner Mark Petrie - moves on
Unified Communications

2degrees' chief fixed officer - Snap owner Mark Petrie - moves on

2degrees' chief fixed officer, Mark Petrie, will leave the telecommunications company later this year after overseeing the integration with Snap.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

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2degrees leaps to the cloud with Commvault HyperScale Software
Hyperscale

2degrees leaps to the cloud with Commvault HyperScale Software

2degrees was already using Commvault's data protection solutions but recognised the need for a more holistic approach.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you

This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand
Unified Communications

The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand

New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Unified Communications

TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more

Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards
Health Technologies

Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards

Deloitte honours winners at its 2017 Top 200 Awards in Auckland, celebrating business excellence in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul
Unified Communications

2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul

2degrees and Chorus will commission the new 100Gb/s capacity during August. 2degrees is Chorus' first national 100Gb/s customer.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ
Smart Cities

Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ

NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide
Email Security

Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide

From OPPO's NZ debut to the 4.5G buzz and Apple's user-friendly edge—here's the week in tech that had tongues wagging on NetGuide!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017