Telecom stories - Page 12

NZ misses out on Unisys solution
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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It’s on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

Tale of two Ministers - Conroy and Joyce
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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They’re both in charge of billion-dollar broadband builds which, if they can pull them off, will turn their countries into broadband leaders.

Farmside in Fast 50
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.

Vodafone undercuts competition
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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Vodafone’s new freephone rates for businesses are pitched at stealing lucrative 0800 and 0508 services from its arch rivals TelstraClear and Telecom.

Very High Speed Broadband
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Telecom is trialling new technology to turbo-charge broadband speeds, but it could be a while before users can take advantage of it.

Rockin ringtones
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Local artist Tiki Taane tops Telecom's 2009 Mobile Music Awards, as digital music sales in New Zealand soar by 20%, highlighting market growth.

Still free for country callers
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.

Video: TiVo demonstration
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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TVNZ and Hybrid Television showcase the new TiVo device to <i>NetGuide</i> and reveals exclusive Caspa service for Telecom broadband customers.

Hands-free calling boom for telco
Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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The Government’s ban on handheld mobile has proved to be a significant boom for Telecom, with sales of hands-free kits increasing by 200% since June this year.

Demand for fibre pushes Enable Networks into profit
Tue, 27th Oct 2009
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Christchurch's Enable Networks, funded by the city council, reports its first profit of NZD $1.36 million amid soaring demand for its fibre services.

Gen-i’s new logo matches Telecom’s
Tue, 27th Oct 2009
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Gen-i reveals new logo, aligning itself closer to parent company Telecom, and signalling a push into the Australian market.

Gen-i unveiling will squash rumour
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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Gen-i is set to unveil its new logo on Tuesday, erasing rumours of a sale. The fresh look aligns closely with parent company Telecom's brand overhaul.

Back off logo bashing
Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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media
A design expert defends Telecom's new logo amid public backlash, arguing the GBP £2.55 share price stabilisation post-rebrand signifies long-term value.

Spot the Telecom logo
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Telecom launched its new logo but hasn't widely rolled it out yet, opting for a gradual transition over months to manage costs and avoid appearing extravagant.

New Telecom logo - CONFIRMED
Sat, 17th Oct 2009
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Telecom unveils its dynamic new chalk-white star logo at Auckland's Ferry Building with a spectacular light show, marking a bold rebranding.

Mixed reaction to Big Time
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.

Telecom breach could cost $10m
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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commerce commission
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wholesale
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high court
[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.

Rural - Uneconomic says Telecom, Important says Vodafone
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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commerce commission
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.

Commentators enthuse at AGM
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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mainfreight
At its AGM, Telecom showcased a video featuring endorsements from TUANZ, Federated Farmers, and Business NZ, praising the company’s significant progress.

Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Union protesters disrupt Telecom AGM over Visionstream's new employment model; Northland customers face two-week delays for fault repairs, Auckland three days.