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ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Orcon

ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger

The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Unified Communications

2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark

2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022
2degrees public listing paused while merger discussions with Orcon continue
Unified Communications

2degrees public listing paused while merger discussions with Orcon continue

Activity on an initial public offering of the shares of Two Degrees has been put on pause while discussions of a potential merger continue.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan
Unified Communications

Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan

Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan, doubling the speed of its fastest plan less than 18 months after its 4Gbps launch.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Unified Communications

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle
Kordia

Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle

Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Unified Communications

Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges

The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Orcon

Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block

Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company's Aussie data centre assets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Unified Communications

Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo

Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei
Unified Communications

Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei

Orcon expands its Gig plans to Whangarei, following successful uptake in other metropolitan areas across New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations
Unified Communications

Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations

Kordia has announced that Scott Bartlett will be taking up the role of Group CEO, responsible for both the company's NZ and Australian operations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

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2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa
Unified Communications

2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa

2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile telecommunications tower assets to Connexa for NZD $1.076  billion.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022
Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering
Fibre

Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering

Orcon has today launched the next generation of fibre speeds in Christchurch, bringing its Hyperfibre offering to the city.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Endpoint Protection

ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
Orcon scraps business & residential internet plans for more 'tailored' approach
Unified Communications

Orcon scraps business & residential internet plans for more 'tailored' approach

Vocus-owned ISP Orcon is replacing its 'business' and 'residential' plans with a tailored approach to meet every customer's needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th May 2021
NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing
Commerce Commission

NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing

Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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
Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB
Wireless Networks

Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB

Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017