Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 128

Spark has slipped from being NZ’s largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.

2degrees, Vodafone, Trustpower, Apple and Noel Leeming have been named winners in the Roy Morgan Customer satisfaction Awards.

Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.

Wanaka isn’t included in the Government’s ultrafast broadband project, but the town’s CBD is nonetheless now fibred.

Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.

The cause of this morning’s mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.

CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.

Customers nationwide using the 2G, 3G and 4G network may be having difficulty making and receiving calls, TXTs and using data.

The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.

Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that’s not the only new addition for the retail chain...

M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.

New Zealand shares rose, led by Meridian Energy as investors returned to the stock after eight days of decline.

CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.

Skinny Mobile has received a number of accolades from the 2015 Canstar Blue Awards, achieving five stars in a range of categories.

The S6 phones will be available in-store only during the launch. The retailer says it will have both models available on a 2degrees post-paid plan.

Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.

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.

Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.

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.

Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.