Telcos stories - Page 35
TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.
Another Vodafone exec exits the building
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Vodafone NZ sees another top exec departure, with Networks GM Mike Davies leaving amid a wave of high-level exits.
Woosh brings back the Joy
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Woosh defies setbacks, revitalises its fixed line plans with unique data caps, outstripping competitors and redefining connectivity.
CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
Phone number governance questioned
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.
Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.
Minister threatens regulation over 111 calls
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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Minister Joyce threatens regulations after a 111 emergency call fails during a network outage, stressing the need for reliability.
Telecom’s Chief Transformation Officer resigns
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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A day after the departure of Alcatel Lucent's NZ CEO yesterday, Telecom has announced its Chief Transformation Office<br />Frank Mount has resigned.
Telcos move into the apps space
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Global telcos form alliance to launch a mobile app platform, directly challenging Apple's dominance in the apps market.
TelstraClear tries again with Vodafone
Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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TelstraClear has re-launched a suite of mobile products aimed at businesses today as part of a new agreement with Vodafone.
Regulatory junkies no more
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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TUANZ has been the user’s voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it’s been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.
What to expect in 2010
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government’s Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.
Lessons from NEAL
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Learning from NEAL: A $1.5bn broadband investment and fibre to schools prompts a review of the North Shore Education Access Loop's mixed success.
Roll on fibre
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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vector
With all bids now in by 4pm, telcos and lines companies gear up for a fierce competition over the government's USD $1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.
Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.
Saying No to MVNO
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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WorldxChange, a fixed line provider, turns down MVNO offers from Vodafone and Telecom, criticising them as mere reseller deals, not genuine competition.
Changes to NZ numbers won’t force 2degrees’ hand
Wed, 6th Jan 2010
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Proposal to transfer control of New Zealand’s phone numbers unlikely to force 2Degrees to join Telecommunications Carriers Forum.
The four challenges facing mobile data providers
Wed, 9th Dec 2009
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Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees face challenges as they upgrade networks and compete for faster data speeds, according to a report by Compuware.
Telecom cops $500K fine for uncapped plan
Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Telecom fined NZD $500,000 for misleading customers with its Go Large plan, and ordered to pay NZD $44,000 in reparations, after court ruling.