Telecommunications stories - Page 65
Samsung Galaxy SII debuts on XT
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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telecommunications
Samsung Galaxy SII finally hits Telecom's XT network, offering Kiwis a new Android experience at a competitive price, months after Vodafone.
Slow, expensive RBI
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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telecommunications
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ndi
Communications Minister Steven Joyce has announced two new tenders as the Government completes a $15 million mop-up of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).
Outsourcing becomes strealined
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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contact centre
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telecommunications
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gartner
Asia/Pacific region leads in post-recession recovery with IT outsourcing spend set to hit $313.21 billion, reshaping business strategies.
Vodafone offers VoIP package for SMBs
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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voip
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uc
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contact centre
Vodafone debuts Easy Office, a VoIP package tailored for SMBs, promising big savings on communications with no costly setup.
2degrees targets tourists
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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telecommunications
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vodafone
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partners
2degrees collaborates with PMG to offer prepaid SIMs to NZ tourists, aiming for a $1m yearly bump and pledging investment in tourism.
Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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broadband
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chorus
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fibre
Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.
2011 Web Awards finalists announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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apple
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printing
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gaming
The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.
Vodafone signs with Pacific Fibre
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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telecommunications
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pacific fibre
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vodafone
Vodafone boosts NZ connectivity with a 10-year Pacific Fibre deal, aiming to break the monopoly and bring competitive internet rates.
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.
Vodafone fined $400,000
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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commerce commission
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telecommunications
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vodafone
Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.
Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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broadband
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telecommunications
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rural broadband initiative
Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.
Cackle signs Call Catch agreement
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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contact centre
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telecommunications
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ndi
Cackle Telecommunications partners with 247 Distribution for Call Catch voice recording software, aimed at simplifying the call recording market.
2degrees launches K Road store - Updated
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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telecommunications
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vodafone
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retailers
2degrees unveils its 20th store on Auckland's vibrant K Road, enticing early birds with bargain handsets and double top-ups.
Samsung agrees to put tablet on hold
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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telecommunications
Samsung halts Galaxy Tab 10.1's Australasian launch amidst Apple's 'blatant copying' lawsuit, casting uncertainty over the tablet's future.
New Zealand’s cheapest Android smartphone - Updated
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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telecommunications
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xt
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banking
Huawei and Telecom offer internet-capable handset for under $200, Vodafone matches with limited-edition Warriors device.
Vodafone traffic doubles in 12 months
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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telecommunications
Vodafone's network sees traffic surge, doubling in a year, as smartphone adoption skyrockets among consumers and businesses in NZ.
Creating order in the document chaos
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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printing
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cloud services
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contact centre
Chris Hanlon tackles Telecom's chaotic 70,000-word, 170-letter headache, boosting efficiency with innovative software.
We have a plan
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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telecommunications
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vodafone
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ndi
Gov't allocates $1.5bn to tackle underinvestment in NZ's telco infra, aiming to boost broadband speed and affordability amidst regulatory challenges.
200,000 number 'ports' for 2degrees
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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telecommunications
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2degrees
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vodafone
200,000 New Zealanders have ‘ported’ their number to 2degrees since its launch two years ago, the company says.
Vodafone customer base dips
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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telecommunications
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2degrees
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ sees a sharp decline of 26,000 customers as market fresh-face 2degrees makes its mark, suggesting stiff competition ahead.
TUANZ Innovation Awards presented
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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telecommunications
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tuanz
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vodafone
Ag-Hub clinches top TUANZ Innovation Award for its pioneering cloud software for farmers, highlighting NZ's lead in farming tech.
Fibre Watch: Chinese Whispers
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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broadband
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ufb
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simms international
UK website speculates fast-growing Chinese vendor Huawei could be in line for a sweet equipment supply role within the UFB project.
TelstraClear boss bites back at NBR
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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telstraclear
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telecommunications
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tcf
TelstraClear CEO Allan Freeth criticises NBR report, emphasizing customer focus over industry 'CEO clubs' in telecoms sector.
Telcos to re-join dispute scheme
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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unisys
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telecommunications
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vodafone
Smaller telcos set to rejoin the dispute resolution scheme in light of new pricing and practice changes effective next month.