Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 132

Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.

Finzsoft Solutions has appointed Hugh McKellar as its new COO. McKellar will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations.

The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.

Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.

Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.

2degrees’ journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.

Telecom has confirmed that Lightbox will launch in the coming weeks, offering ad-free TV to those with a broadband connection.

Telecom becomes NZ's largest residential fibre provider, expanding UFB access countrywide and planning launches in remaining areas by August.

Gen-i partners with Telstra to provide ICT services to New Zealand customers; aims to meet changing business needs.

2degrees Mobile reduces 2013 losses by 20%, boasting positive operating earnings and a revenue surge amid ongoing investments.

The eagerly anticipated NetHui 2014 showpiece continues to come together as more announcements are made about the Auckland event in July.

UFB is levelling the playing field and boosting potential cloud uptake says Deidre Steyn, ICONZ-Webvisions general manager, managed hosting, ANZ.

Telecom New Zealand has become aware that some of its customers have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to be from Telecom.

The auction of the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum in New Zealand has been completed, with Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees as successful bidders.

Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.

Telecom pleased with outcome of 700MHz spectrum auction. Will provide benefits to customers in terms of speed and capacity of 4G network.

Sky TV to launch standalone SVOD service in 2014, partners with Vodafone for broadband bundle. 100,000 homes already on board.

Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.

Mobile data usage at Fieldays increased by over 50%, while text message usage decreased by over 30%, according to statistics from Telecom.

NZ claims world's top spot for mobile download speeds, with Vodafone leading at over 29Mbps, according to Ookla's May Global Net Index.