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Why use an old landline to dial, when you can have VoIP?
Unified Communications

Why use an old landline to dial, when you can have VoIP?

Once the preserve of early adopters, VoIP is now a common form of voice delivery in the New Zealand workplace.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
FIBRE 2010: The Canadian way
Unified Communications

FIBRE 2010: The Canadian way

Axia NetMedia emerges from the shadows with Vodafone backing in its bid for New Zealand's fibre network, promising affordable triple-play services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2010
Vodafone drops its prepay prices
Unified Communications

Vodafone drops its prepay prices

Vodafone has announced a reduction in its prepay calling prices to 49c a minute to call any mobile and 12c to send a text to any mobile phone in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2010
Vodafone drops data roaming charges
Unified Communications

Vodafone drops data roaming charges

Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th May 2010
2degrees days away from signing TCF code
Unified Communications

2degrees days away from signing TCF code

2degrees set to embrace TCF's Emergency Calling Code, joining major NZ telcos in a move urged by ICT Minister after 111 call issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2010
How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair
Unified Communications

How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair

TUANZ Chair Pat O'Connell shares savvy strategies to dodge high mobile charges, turning to WiFi and local phones over costly data roaming.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2010
NZ telco market worth $5.5b - ComCom
Unified Communications

NZ telco market worth $5.5b - ComCom

The total fixed line and mobile telecommunications revenue in New Zealand for 2008/09 is estimated by the Commerce Commission to be $5.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink
Unified Communications

Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink

Vodafone's $12 offer influences telecom regulation debate, as ComCom rethinks its stance on mobile termination rates, stirring sector responses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
Former Vodafone exec new director of XT
Unified Communications

Former Vodafone exec new director of XT

Telecom has announced the appointment of Kieren Cooney as director of mobile to replace Paul Hamburger who leaves the company in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2010
2degrees selling in Whitcoulls
Unified Communications

2degrees selling in Whitcoulls

2degrees has extended its distribution network and is now selling SIM cards and top up vouchers in 75 Whitcoulls and Bennetts stores nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Polishing the industry's image
Unified Communications

Polishing the industry's image

Despite efforts to polish its image at the Planet 2010 expo, the telecommunications industry continues to grapple with a tarnished public perception.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Regulation is a fact of life
Unified Communications

Regulation is a fact of life

Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Who should control New Zealand numbers?
Unified Communications

Who should control New Zealand numbers?

As Telecom relinquishes NZ's numbers, the debate intensifies on who should manage them: telcos, regulators, or an independent body?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool
Unified Communications

Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool

As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code
Unified Communications

Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code

ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2010
TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour
Unified Communications

TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour

TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Unified Communications

CallPlus - new CEO, new direction

Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2010
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Unified Communications

Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Vodafone sorry for service disruption
Unified Communications

Vodafone sorry for service disruption

Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2010