Telecom stories - Page 7

Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.

Telco firm to begin rolling out dual-carrier HSDPA to New Zealanders by Christmas as shareholders re-elect directors to the board.

Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.

Director of Partner Strategy across New Zealand made redundant after eight years with the company as the software maker begins internal restructure.

The Commerce Commission has halted its investigation into Chorus's copper service pricing, now pondering a suitable pricing regime for the ageing tech.

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.

Telecom's CDMA network shuts down at midnight, ending service for calls, texts, and data. Customers are urged to switch to the new XT network immediately.

Skinny appoints Paul Taylor as chief skinny officer, bringing 16 years of telecom expertise, including roles at BT, Virgin Media, and head of marketing at O2.

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

Telecom has increased the data caps on all of its home broadband plans by at least 100%, reflecting the massive upswing in consumer usage.

Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.

Bruce Schneier, cybersecurity expert and author, will share his insights in Wellington on May 1 at events organised by the New Zealand Internet Task Force.

Telecom and Chorus shares rose on their NZX debut as separate entities, with Chorus up 11.26% to NZD $3.27 and Telecom rising 4.28% to NZD $2.02.

Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.

Telecom has boosted demerger incentives for stockholders, doubling the consent fee to 0.5% and adjusting interest rates to address credit rating concerns.

Telecom's hefty split plan spills benefits worth £380m, sparking a buzz among shareholders ahead of October's decisive vote.

Candace Kinser, former CEO of Biomatters, has been appointed as the new head of NZICT, replacing outgoing CEO Brett O'Riley.

Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.

Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

Telecom offers XT network customers a new Total Home Mobile package, featuring 29c/min mobile calls, 300 texts, and 20GB internet for NZD $99 in major cities.