Telecom stories - Page 8
Huawei lays down gauntlet
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Huawei aims to dominate the New Zealand market, showcasing cutting-edge Android devices and planning to be a top five global handset vendor by 2013.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
Telecom to sell Sky alongside home lines
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Telecom and SKY have announced a deal to enable the telco to sell television services alongside home line, mobile and broadband products.
Telecom releases Connect Me for T-Stick
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Telecom's new Connect Me dashboard enables T-Stick users to seamlessly manage 3G and Wi-Fi connections, offering quick access to usage and top-up from desktops.
Gen-i calls redundancy rumours 'pure speculation'
Mon, 9th May 2011
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Gen-i dismisses redundancy buzz as pure speculation, amidst whispers of major cutbacks despite Telecom's push for Ultra Fast Broadband.
Price increases for Telecom landlines
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Telecom is hiking prices for landline customers on Grandfather and Homeline plans by 4% from June. National toll call rates will also see changes.
Telecom launches Android tablet
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.
Telecom apologises for Auckland outage
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
Telecom fixes broadband hiccup
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.
UFB: Telecom focused on the remainder of NZ
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Telecom aims to cover the rest of New Zealand after missing out on two UFB regions. CEO Paul Reynolds stresses the importance of a Chorus split.
Gen-i launches NZ's second Windows Phone 7
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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The first Windows Phone 7 device for Telecom's XT network, the LG Optimus 7Q, is now available to Gen-i clients.
Telecom rolls out Voicemail Viewer
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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New customers signing up to XT will get a new voicemail feature – existing customers have to wait until February.
Telecom unveils new data roaming fees
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Telecom introduces new data roaming fees, offering a capped rate plan of 100MB for AUD $100 in select countries including Australia, the USA, and the UK.
Telecom joins internet child porn filter
Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.
Vodafone network update begins - full story
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Vodafone will upgrade its network to 28.8MB/s, surpassing two generations of 3G updates, with main centres receiving the upgrade by Christmas.
Mount Everest gets high speed internet
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Nepal-based Ncell launches 3G services at Mount Everest, helping trekkers stay connected. Expansion plans for next year.
Telecom sponsors All Blacks UK tour
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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Telecom renews sponsorship for the All Blacks' UK tour, introducing the Telecom BackingBlack Tour with exclusive content and events for UK fans.
HTC clarifies Windows Phone 7 plans
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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HTC retracts its announcement: The HD7 will no longer launch in New Zealand via Telecom, but will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
Telecom reviews govt's discussion document
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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Telecom is reviewing the government's document on structural separation, following Comms Minister Steven Joyce's call for industry feedback on potential issues.
Govt seeks advice on Telecom separation - Updated
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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The New Zealand government is seeking feedback on the potential implications of Telecom's structural separation.