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Data is key to performance & productivity in Gen Z workforce: Report

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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New report by Slingshot finds that data is key to productivity for Gen Z workers, with 72% using it to enhance performance.
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed

Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
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Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges

Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.
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Slingshot warned for misleading discount claims

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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Slingshot faces a warning from the Commerce Commission, accused of misleading customers about a 10% discount for bundling broadband and electricity services.
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Slingshot recruits celebs to design modems that aren't eyesores

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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With most modems being banished to dark corners or closets, Slingshot is looking to change the trend with its uniquely designed modems.
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Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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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?.
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Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company's Aussie data centre assets.
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Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
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2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.
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Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles

Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.
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Slingshot comes to the rescue of elderly Wellington residents

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.
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CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
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Slingshot best performing broadband provider

Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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Slingshot has been named as the best performing broadband provider in New Zealand for the second year running.
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Consumer NZ poll slams Vodafone and Spark

Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Consumer NZ survey finds sharp drop in customer satisfaction with Vodafone and Spark, underperforming in service reliability.
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Chorus outlines UBA and Boost proposals...

Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Chorus submits to Commerce Commission, outlining the need for differentiated broadband services to meet growing demand.
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Slingshot contracted telemarketing firm fined $170K for “slamming” customers

Mon, 18th Aug 2014
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Power Marketing Limited fined $168,750 for misleading telemarketing practices and slamming on behalf of Slingshot, totalling fines to $418,750.
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NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...

Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
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Google releases NZ video quality report

Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
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Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.
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Voyager bags big broadband download speed win

Thu, 1st May 2014
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Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.