Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 141
Over 200 schools signed up to N4L
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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As of today, 212 schools have signed agreements and these communities will be looking forward to being connected.
Connector Systems bags Calex ANZ distie deal
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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IT distributor Connector Systems has signed a distribution agreement with Calix, a global leader in broadband access systems and software.
New Hawaiki Cable contract set to increase capacity
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Vibe Communications inks deal with Hawaiki Cable, set to boost NZ's internet with faster, cheaper services across the Pacific.
Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.
Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Xero’s growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.
Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.
Opinion: Time for Xtra to shrug off Yahoo?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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We're only two weeks into the New Year but there is another issue with Yahoo. leaving many wondering will Telecom bring its Xtra email service back in house?.
Budget blowout kills Australia’s FTTH network
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.
Telecom adds a slice of paradise to data roaming
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Telecom extends its popular $10 daily data roaming rate to Indonesia and Thailand; voice calling drops to $2.49/minute, effective 3 February 2014.
Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.
Fortinet’s Top 5 threat predictions for 2014…
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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Fortinet unveils top 5 cybersecurity threats for 2014, including Android malware expansion and increased encryption.
Telecom asks… What do you do with Big Data?
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Less than 8% of organisations have deployed big data technology, according to Gartner. Telecom Digital Ventures explains why 'smart data' is the way forward.
“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.
Gen-i: 5 things to check before you go on holiday…
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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As Gen-i preps for a reduced staff over Christmas, they share 5 essential tips to ensure business continuity and data security during the holiday break.
Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal
Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.
Gartner: Internet of Things will grow to 26 billion units by 2020
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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The Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to 26 billion units installed in 2020, representing an almost 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.
Telco welcomes Slingshot convictions for “slamming” of Telecom customers
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal ‘slamming’ practices.
NZ telcos join forces to stop phone theft
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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NZ telcos unite against phone theft, launching a blacklisting system that renders stolen devices useless, bolstering crime prevention efforts.
Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.
Chorus won’t meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.