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Gagging for Google – carrier runs out
Unified Communications

Gagging for Google – carrier runs out

Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2010
Another corporate revisits XT migration
Unified Communications

Another corporate revisits XT migration

Fonterra halts XT Network migration pending Telecom's explanation of recent outages, joining the Automobile Association in reassessing their telecom strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2010
Telecom stumps up $5m for XT compensation
Outage

Telecom stumps up $5m for XT compensation

Telecom pledges USD $5m for XT outage compensation, offering free calls, texts, and data, while also donating USD $250,000 to local charities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
Roll on fibre
Unified Communications

Roll on fibre

With all bids now in by 4pm, telcos and lines companies gear up for a fierce competition over the government's USD $1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2010
[UPDATES] XT down again?
Unified Communications

[UPDATES] XT down again?

Telecom's XT network suffers second outage in an hour, affecting customers south of Taupo. Full service expected by 1pm, says Telecom on Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2010
Telecom admits breach - pays back $9.5m
Unified Communications

Telecom admits breach - pays back $9.5m

Telecom has admitted to yet another breach of the Fair Trading Act after it misled more than 130,000 broadband customers and was forced to pay back $9.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2010
Saying No to MVNO
Unified Communications

Saying No to MVNO

WorldxChange, a fixed line provider, turns down MVNO offers from Vodafone and Telecom, criticising them as mere reseller deals, not genuine competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Compo after TiVo glitch
Unified Communications

Compo after TiVo glitch

Telecom is compensating around 150,000 broadband customers following a network upgrade for TiVo that resulted in slow speeds and billing errors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey
Unified Communications

Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey

Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Telecom stories

New boss at InternetNZ, sort of
Marketing Technologies

New boss at InternetNZ, sort of

Vikram Kumar, ex-State Services Commission and Telecom manager, is appointed CEO of InternetNZ's policy and shared services units, with limited oversight.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
We want a say in XT review - TUANZ
TUANZ

We want a say in XT review - TUANZ

Major users are demanding input into Telecom's independent review into why the XT Network crashed twice in two months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
XT compo event
XT

XT compo event

Telecom is turning its proposal to compensate customers affected by the XT outage last week into a media event.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
Is Vector's next move international connectivity?
Network Infrastructure

Is Vector's next move international connectivity?

So Vector wants to provide fibre connectivity to the Auckland region – 450,000 premises in the next seven years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2010
Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Unified Communications

Rural women slam govt broadband plan

The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2010
Kordia's international cable delayed
Network Infrastructure

Kordia's international cable delayed

Kordia's plans for New Zealand's second international cable face a four-month delay due to the imminent sale of its Australian partner PIPE Networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2010
TelstraClear's role in the govt.'s network
TelstraClear

TelstraClear's role in the govt.'s network

TelstraClear rules out direct investment in the government's USD $1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network but sees partnership opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2010
Will Chorus open its ducts?
Unified Communications

Will Chorus open its ducts?

The fate of New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband rollout hinges on whether Telecom's vast network of underground ducts will be accessible to competitors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2010
Ex Telecom boss tells all
Forbes

Ex Telecom boss tells all

Former Telecom CEO Theresa Gattung's memoir, Bird on a Wire, promises a candid look at her seven transformative years leading NZ's largest telco.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010