2degrees stories

Challenger telcos 2degrees and Orcon Group have announced plans to merge, as they look to form New Zealand's third-largest integrated telecommunications company. >>

2degrees has launched its new Group Text business product to help solve many of the challenges that have come from hybrid work and engagement.>>

Ahead of the scheduled Q1 2022 customer launch, the 2degrees 5G network has been switched on in central Auckland and Wellington for testing and optimisation. >>

“In 2021, every business is a technology company, in some way," says 2degrees chief business officer Andrew Fairgray.>>

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

Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.>>

Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.>>

However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.>>

In September 2020, the Commission published an open letter to Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees asking them to share their plans for providing their customers with more meaningful product and service comparisons and to guard against overspending. >>

Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories. >>

Mobile operators should improve consumer choice through easier comparisons.>>

 The lockdown earlier in the year thrust many small businesses into an unknown territory.>>

Vocus slammed the news from Chorus that it will increase fibre prices, labelling the move as "cynical, money grabbing and unwarranted".>>

"The reality is that phone use by drivers is commonplace in New Zealand and this is a hard behaviour to shift.">>

The company has revealed it has invested $1 billion into its network infrastructure, and has expanded on its venture with Spark and Vodafone to connect the country's rural areas.>>

New Zealand telco firms are warning recent arson attempts on cell sites may have an impact on phone and internet connectivity across Auckland.                       >>

Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it’s going.>>

2degrees is proposing to cut 10% of its 1200-person workforce, in response to the evolving Covid-19 crisis. >>

Telecommunications companies have closed their doors for usual retail service, but will provide repairs and modem and phone provisions only if there is a genuine connectivity issue.>>

Consultation is open on the draft guidance until 28 April 2020, with cross-submissions due by 12 May 2020.>>

"This year’s winners highlight the growing range of options available to the consumer in the NZ broadband market.”>>

‘No holidays please, we’re SMBs’. That’s the sentiment coming from almost 1000 Kiwi small businesses, according to a study by 2degrees.>>

A new report for data company Tutela has revealed 2degrees provides its users with the best mobile experience, while in Australia, Telstra leads the pack. >>

"It is great to see such a diverse range of finalists recognised and highlights what a great position connectivity in New Zealand is in.">>