Telcos stories - Page 33

Apple's iPhone 4 now available without a contract in NZ, leap from Vodafone ties possible with no-contract purchases from Noel Leeming and Bond+Bond.

Working remotely is now simpler and more affordable, with mobile technology transforming business connectivity for SMEs.

SKY partners with Orcon for iSKY, bringing online TV to subscribers before Christmas, leveraging Velocix technology for better access.

Orcon partners with Alcatel-Lucent to launch an online video service via the Velocix platform, aiming to tap into new revenue streams across New Zealand.

Ovum reports 2009 as the telecoms industry's worst year in a decade, but predicts a revival in 2010 with robust mobile sector growth.

NZ's Digital TV switchover set for Nov 2013, freeing up spectrum for 4G services. Already 70% of households are prepared for the transition.

Mark Callander of CallPlus is boldly challenging NZ's big three telecoms, aiming to transform the competitive landscape for better consumer services.

So if the industry is going to improve its image, what should be the key areas of focus? Here are my suggestions:.

Telecom NZ readies for the fibre era, poised to shape a digital future with over 25,000km of fibre, aligning with government's Ultra Fast Broadband plans.

Allot Communications has chosen Connector Systems to represent it in New Zealand, raising questions about its existing partnership with Renaissance.

Rosalie Nelson, a leading voice at IDC NZ, sheds light on the telco industry's transformation amid regulatory changes and economic shifts.

Minister Joyce targets Telecom over crumbling 111 service, demanding action as New Zealand's emergency confidence wanes.

Minister Steven Joyce seeks new submissions on the reconsidered Commerce Commission report advocating regulation of mobile call and text termination fees.

An influential lobby group has broken ranks with Business NZ in a cross-submission supporting the regulation of Mobile Termination Rates.

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

Once the preserve of early adopters, VoIP is now a common form of voice delivery in the New Zealand workplace.

Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.

New Zealanders are only fooling themselves if they think our geographic isolation and small population make us less attractive to cybercriminals.

Vodafone has announced a reduction in its prepay calling prices to 49c a minute to call any mobile and 12c to send a text to any mobile phone in New Zealand.

Customers are being warned about aggressive cold calls from telcos following a rise in the number of complaints about unauthorised transfers.