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Win a free pass to Tel.Con12
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Win a free pass to Tel.Con12

TechDay and the Technology Investment Network are seeking an industry up-and-comer to attend Auckland telecommunications conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Telco deal brings NFC one step closer
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Telco deal brings NFC one step closer

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
Huawei fiasco: winners and losers
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Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Mobile number 'ports' to hit 500,000
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Mobile number 'ports' to hit 500,000

Over half a million telecom users are set to port their mobile numbers by April, with 2degrees capturing the majority.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert
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Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert

Cyberbullying is as real and as harmful as bullying in the real world, and online safety group NetSafe is taking steps to address the issue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012
Vodafone Guardian helps parents limit kids phone use
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Vodafone Guardian helps parents limit kids phone use

The free Android app that sets parameters for calling, texting and browsing, and blocks calls and texts from unrecognised numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Telcos agree to additional compliance measure
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Telcos agree to additional compliance measure

TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2012
Nokia Lumia 800 coming to 2degrees
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Nokia Lumia 800 coming to 2degrees

Nokia expands NZ presence, bringing Lumia 800 to 2degrees. Telecom, Vodafone start sales; 2degrees pricing TBA. #NokiaLumia #NewZealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
Telecom and Vodafone shedding 4000 mobile connections a week
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Telecom and Vodafone shedding 4000 mobile connections a week

Telecom and Vodafone lose nearly 4,000 mobile connections weekly in 2011, as 2degrees gains ground in a competitive NZ market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Party with monsters
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Party with monsters

Party with Monsters: New Zealand's latest social hit, mixing the best of Twitter and Facebook with a local twist, created by Brit David Apple.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Business intelligence tech event comes to Auckland
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Business intelligence tech event comes to Auckland

2degrees, Mighty River Power and others to explain how they used Business Intelligence to improve their decision making.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2012
Huawei eyes big UFB prize
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Huawei eyes big UFB prize

On current form, the Chinese vendor looks like a strong contender to pick up a lucrative contract from Chorus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2012
2degrees customer numbers climbing
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2degrees customer numbers climbing

2degrees sees customer numbers soar to 875,656, marking a nearly 50% jump with the introduction of business services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2012
The unlikely winner of CES 2012: Windows Phone
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The unlikely winner of CES 2012: Windows Phone

Against all odds, Windows Phone shines at CES 2012, outpacing rivals with an expansive ecosystem and user-friendly appeal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
Frustrating wait to get Skinny
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Frustrating wait to get Skinny

Skinny's launch promises to shake up the prepaid mobile market, but delays in SIM delivery frustrate eager customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2012
Tough tech decisions: 2degrees, Telecom, or Vodafone?
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Tough tech decisions: 2degrees, Telecom, or Vodafone?

NetGuide pits 2degrees, Vodafone, and Telecom against each other in a battle for the best mobile carrier, aiming to help consumers decide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012
The most influential people in telecommunications
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The most influential people in telecommunications

Revealed: The top 10 figures leading the UK's telecoms sphere, from innovative CEOs to pivotal government figures and industry disruptors.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
'Skinny' to lock users in
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'Skinny' to lock users in

Before its launch, Skinny faces backlash for plans to SIM-lock phones, potentially trapping low-income youths in their network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2011
Telecom cracks the whip over CDMA users
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Telecom cracks the whip over CDMA users

Telecom enlists Gary McCormick to urge CDMA users to switch to XT, with incentives like a free handset for postpaid plan commitments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011