Global Mode stories
Global Mode service, which allowed access to international content, will no longer be available in New Zealand from 1 September 2015.
Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.
Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have today announced they will progress legal action against Call Plus and ByPass Network Services.
Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and Mediaworks have threatened to sue CallPlus and other NZ ISPs over their use of Global Mode DNS services.
Regional broadband provider, PrimoWireless, forced to disable global mode service due to legal threat from media companies.
Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.
Wouldn't it be a prudent move to attempt to understand why people are seeking alternatives over broadcast TV?.
Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.
TV giants clash with Slingshot over legal interpretations amid a heated debate on geo-blocking and content importation laws.
Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.
Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.
TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.
Sky TV bans Slingshot's Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.
Slingshot hailed for exceptional customer service, outshining rivals to clinch top spot at Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards.
CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.
CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.
