Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 214

Can 2degrees and XT top Vodafone’s gain?
Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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2degrees will release its customer numbers on Friday – two and half hours after Telecom reveals the number of subscribers on its XT Network.

2degrees backer extends ownership; offers Haitian update
Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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Shareholding in 2degrees has changed once again with majority owner Trilogy International increasing its stake in the fledgling mobile operator.

TelstraClear tries again with Vodafone
Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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TelstraClear has re-launched a suite of mobile products aimed at businesses today as part of a new agreement with Vodafone.

Keen response to govt's $1.5b broadband plan
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Govt's $1.5b broadband plan draws eager responses, with 33 proposals from 18 entities, including an international operator, for the UFB initiative.

Regulatory junkies no more
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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TUANZ has been the user’s voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it’s been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.

Cosmic connections
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Over the past few months we’ve all been getting more excited about, and busy with, the government’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.

What to expect in 2010
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government’s Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.

Lessons from NEAL
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Learning from NEAL: A $1.5bn broadband investment and fibre to schools prompts a review of the North Shore Education Access Loop's mixed success.

Chief Executive Farmside
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Rural schools face up to a six-year wait for fibre broadband, but satellite technology could bring high-speed internet connections within months.

Telco time warp
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Dive into the forgotten telco past at MOTAT with treasures hidden in a dilapidated shed, set for a much-needed upgrade.

Raise the cloud
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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A project planned for London’s 2012 Olympic Games sounds like pure science fiction, but the technology that could see it built is already available.

Roll on fibre
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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With all bids now in by 4pm, telcos and lines companies gear up for a fierce competition over the government's USD $1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.

Reliable old network still destined for the dustbin
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Telecom intends to go ahead with decommissioning its CDMA network in 2012, despite the issues with its XT Network.

XT - independent review, angry CEO
Thu, 28th Jan 2010
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Telecom announces an independent review after XT Network crashes again, leaving the CEO angry at letting customers down.

Outages force AA to rethink XT
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Two massive outages on the XT Network in two months have forced the Automobile Association to reassess its contract with Telecom.

[UPDATES] XT down again?
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Telecom's XT network suffers second outage in an hour, affecting customers south of Taupo. Full service expected by 1pm, says Telecom on Twitter.

Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.

2degrees backer a formidable foe
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.

Rushworth resigns
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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Vodafone’s marketing director, Mark Rushworth, has resigned and will depart on Friday. CEO Russell Stanners will manage marketing until a replacement is found.

Will Chorus open its ducts?
Thu, 14th Jan 2010
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The fate of New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband rollout hinges on whether Telecom's vast network of underground ducts will be accessible to competitors.