2degrees stories - Page 5
TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.
2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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colocation
The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Deloitte honours winners at its 2017 Top 200 Awards in Auckland, celebrating business excellence in New Zealand.
Who’s the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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flip
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The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand’s best broadband provider. So who won?.
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.
2degrees' chief fixed officer - Snap owner Mark Petrie - moves on
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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2degrees' chief fixed officer, Mark Petrie, will leave the telecommunications company later this year after overseeing the integration with Snap.
2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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2degrees and Chorus will commission the new 100Gb/s capacity during August. 2degrees is Chorus’ first national 100Gb/s customer.
Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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smart cities
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displays & projectors
NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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From OPPO's NZ debut to the 4.5G buzz and Apple's user-friendly edge—here's the week in tech that had tongues wagging on NetGuide!.
New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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OPPO launches in New Zealand with range of smartphones, aiming to offer premium quality at an affordable price.
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.
InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.
Spark and 2degrees respond to Gisborne power outage
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Amid Gisborne's power woes, Spark acts to sustain services; 2degrees shifts to 3G. Locals brace for intermittent mobile access.
Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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commerce commission
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sky
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2degrees
The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.
67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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This time those people wandering around with phones are not trying to catch cutesy fictional characters. They're after free 2degrees mobile data.
Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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asa
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The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.
Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.