Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 48
Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.
Spark to ComCom: End deafening silence and front up
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.
Software AG: Digital transformation is the way of the future
Tue, 19th May 2015
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Software AG's Digital Business Platform is aiding customer traction and partner expansion in digital transformation.
Vodafone selects CyberArk for privileged accounts
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The telco has selected CyberArk to ensure that its privileged accounts are highly secure while enabling full management of privileged credentials.
Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?
Mon, 18th May 2015
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Chorus's UFB completion celebrations overshadow missing strategy for partner engagement and end-user uptake in regions like Taupo.
Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand
Fri, 15th May 2015
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With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.
Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges
Wed, 13th May 2015
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More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.
NZ IT sector looking good for recruitment
Wed, 13th May 2015
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New Zealand IT sector. which has historically struggled to recruit top talent, is in good shape to recruit new employees.
NZers embrace digital lifestyle
Tue, 12th May 2015
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The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds
Tue, 12th May 2015
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Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.
Bigpipe takes on Wellington; other cities to follow
Fri, 8th May 2015
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Bigpipe invades Wellington broadband, with sights on nationwide expansion.
Could Google upset the mobile Apple cart with Google Fi?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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Google Fi shakes up the industry, potentially outsmarting Apple with its seamless network-switching and cost-effective data plans.
Spark takes on ComCom over broadband pricing
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.
NetSuite founder delivers enhanced mobile apps
Thu, 7th May 2015
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NetSuite's Evan Goldberg unveils powerful mobile upgrades, ushering in mobile-first disruption era with enhanced Android app and Apple Watch support.
Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.
Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.
VMob wins big at global conference
Fri, 1st May 2015
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VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.
2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
NZ telcos rally to help Nepal following earthquake
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.
Spark's market cap slips, as investors weigh increased competition
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Spark has slipped from being NZ’s largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.
Customer satisfaction winners take a bow
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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2degrees, Vodafone, Trustpower, Apple and Noel Leeming have been named winners in the Roy Morgan Customer satisfaction Awards.
Update: Vodafone network back in business
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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The cause of this morning’s mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.
‘Bullying’ and ‘threatening’: Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.