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TelstraClear crunches unmetered weekend numbers
TelstraClear

TelstraClear crunches unmetered weekend numbers

TelstraClear's unmetered weekend saw a data usage 'frenzy,' with customers consuming 359TB, a 2.5-fold increase from the previous weekend's total.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011
Partnerships key to cloud success
TelstraClear

Partnerships key to cloud success

Industry analysts urge telcos to partner with IT providers to max out cloud gains and overcome operational hurdles, says Ovum.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2011
TelstraClear boss bites back at NBR
Unified Communications

TelstraClear boss bites back at NBR

TelstraClear CEO Allan Freeth criticises NBR report, emphasizing customer focus over industry 'CEO clubs' in telecoms sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2011
2degrees tops for customer satisfaction
Unified Communications

2degrees tops for customer satisfaction

2degrees earns top marks in Kiwi customer satisfaction survey, securing five-star rating across all categories from Canstar Blue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
TelstraClear slashes mobile-to-mobile rates - Updated
Unified Communications

TelstraClear slashes mobile-to-mobile rates - Updated

TelstraClear stuns competitors with a mobile call rate drop to 19p/min, reacting swiftly to new Commerce Commission pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2011
Fibre Watch: Hard Labour
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Hard Labour

Why isn't the opposition doing a better job attacking the Government's clumsy handling of its broadband initiatives?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2011
Joyce 'hell-bent' on UFB monopoly
Unified Communications

Joyce 'hell-bent' on UFB monopoly

TelstraClear's CEO, Allan Freeth, accuses New Zealand Communications Minister of building a state-funded UFB monopoly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Telecom's wild week
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Telecom's wild week

Telecom faces a tumultuous week with a record fine for anti-competitive behaviour and controversy over its UFB proposal and RBI deal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011
TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger
Unified Communications

TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger

Telecom fined $12m for price squeezing, highlighting need for regulation on ultrafast broadband network, says TelstraClear CEO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Stop the head-banging
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Stop the head-banging

73% oppose the regulatory holiday in gov's broadband plans, as public and businesses unite for a rethink. Calls grow for a strategy shift.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2011
Consumers don't trust govt's UFB bill
Unified Communications

Consumers don't trust govt's UFB bill

A poll of New Zealand consumers shows they don't trust the government's ultra-fast broadband bill and want the Commerce Commission retained as watchdog.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell

The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

TelstraClear switching off meters this weekend
TelstraClear

TelstraClear switching off meters this weekend

TelstraClear to offer unlimited data for broadband customers this weekend, in a notable push to be 'the home of broadband'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2011
TelstraClear & MediaWorks offer unmetered TV, radio
Digital Entertainment

TelstraClear & MediaWorks offer unmetered TV, radio

TelstraClear partners with MediaWorks, offering broadband users unmetered access to popular TV and radio content.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2011
Hundreds to compete at xLAN 2011
Gaming

Hundreds to compete at xLAN 2011

Hundreds Battle at xLAN 2011 in Auckland for $60k in Prizes: NZ's largest gaming event kicks off this weekend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011
Digital switchover dates confirmed
TelstraClear

Digital switchover dates confirmed

Jonathan Coleman announces final dates for New Zealand's switch to digital TV, calling it the 'biggest change' to broadcasting since colour.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2011
Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill

An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Freeview TV extended for Rugby World Cup
TelstraClear

Freeview TV extended for Rugby World Cup

Freeview|HD coverage will reach an additional 160,000 homes ahead of the Rugby World Cup, thanks to the government's digital TV extension.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2011