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'No way' to stop sale of 46 million Malaysians' personal data after crippling breach
Unified Communications

'No way' to stop sale of 46 million Malaysians' personal data after crippling breach

A cyber breach has left data from 46 million Malaysian mobile users for sale at RM32,000. Once bought, there's 'no way' to halt its sale or misuse.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Major data breach hits Malaysia's 46 million mobile phone users
Unified Communications

Major data breach hits Malaysia's 46 million mobile phone users

A data breach has put more than 46 million Malaysian mobile phone users at risk and has affected many of the country's major telecommunicatio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Malaysia's telecom market to 'stay afloat' through to 2021
Unified Communications

Malaysia's telecom market to 'stay afloat' through to 2021

​Malaysia's telecom market is in relatively comfortable stead according to a new report from GlobalData, driven largely by mobile data.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Spark listens to customers and upgrades unlimited data deal
Data Analytics

Spark listens to customers and upgrades unlimited data deal

It's certainly good news for any New Zealander who's life revolves around infinite data – and any parasites who rely on data hotspotting!.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Sep 2017
Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers
Unified Communications

Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers

Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses
Unified Communications

Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses

Ericsson has released a report that reveals the highest mobile data growth since 2013 with year-over-year growth of 70 percent - and it's to continue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders
Unified Communications

2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders

2degrees offers discounts for SuperGold Card holders, giving them up to NZD $20 off monthly and broadband plans to help keep older Kiwis connected.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Study finds brands aren't ready for consumer expectations on mobile
Unified Communications

Study finds brands aren't ready for consumer expectations on mobile

97 percent of brands believe that a good mobile experience impacts customer loyalty, yet 4 in 10 remain without a mobile strategy .

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data
Apps

Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data

New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
Skinny Mobile takes on 2Degrees with rollover data
Unified Communications

Skinny Mobile takes on 2Degrees with rollover data

Skinny Mobile challenges 2Degrees with innovative Rollover Data from 20 Jan, promising more value and savings for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum
Unified Communications

Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum

By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Vodafone doubles On Account minutes
Unified Communications

Vodafone doubles On Account minutes

Find out if your Vodafone On Account plan is eligible for free double minutes inside (and make sure you opt in).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile data stories

Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks
Wireless Networks

Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks

​Wi-Fi networks will carry more than 115,000PB (Petabytes) of data by 2019. This is the equivalent of more than six billion Blu-ray movies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Telecom's CDMA network closes midnight tonight
Customers

Telecom's CDMA network closes midnight tonight

Telecom's CDMA network shuts down at midnight, ending service for calls, texts, and data. Customers are urged to switch to the new XT network immediately.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2012