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Why use an old landline to dial, when you can have VoIP?

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Once the preserve of early adopters, VoIP is now a common form of voice delivery in the New Zealand workplace.
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Anywhere, anytime

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In defiance of recession, the wireless market thrives, fuelled by demand for better coverage and affordable broadband services.
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FIBRE 2010: The counterfactual

Thu, 27th May 2010
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What if broadband had not become a political carrot in the last election and National had not promised to invest $1.5 billion on a fibre to the home network?.
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FIBRE 2010: The Canadian way

Wed, 26th May 2010
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Axia NetMedia emerges from the shadows with Vodafone backing in its bid for New Zealand's fibre network, promising affordable triple-play services.
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DDI sector in need of understanding

Tue, 25th May 2010
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Companies should be adopting new DDI services quicker than they currently are, says solutions provider, Infoblox.
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Telecom Retail reshuffle - Updated

Tue, 25th May 2010
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Telecom Retail overhauls management and cuts 200 jobs in a sweeping reshuffle following top executives' exits.
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Another $245 million for broadband

Thu, 20th May 2010
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The Government will provide a further $245 million for its broadband initiatives, it's been announced in the Budget.
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HP mega plan to challenge Cisco

Thu, 20th May 2010
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HP predicts a major change in networking infrastructure, claiming it will be a formidable competitor to Cisco. #HP #networking #Cisco.
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Vodafone drops its prepay prices

Thu, 20th May 2010
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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.
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Telco watchdog speaks out about cold calling

Wed, 19th May 2010
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Customers are being warned about aggressive cold calls from telcos following a rise in the number of complaints about unauthorised transfers.
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Vodafone announces free PSP promotion

Fri, 14th May 2010
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On the market for a new phone? Pick up the new Sony Ericsson X10i and you just might land yourself a PlayStation Portable as well.
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ComCom flip flops on mobile rates

Wed, 12th May 2010
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The Commerce Commission is recommending that ICT Minister Steven Joyce reject Vodafone's and Telecom's undertakings and regulate Mobile Termination Rates.
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Axia goes public with Vodafone alliance

Mon, 10th May 2010
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Axia NetMedia, the Cinderella in the Government's $1.5 billion fibre beauty contest, went public with an alliance with Vodafone today.
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Vodafone drops data roaming charges

Wed, 5th May 2010
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Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.
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Optimation moves into new space

Tue, 4th May 2010
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Optimation celebrates strong growth by moving its Auckland office to the Pier 21 Building, eyeing closer ties with major clients.
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2degrees days away from signing TCF code

Mon, 3rd May 2010
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2degrees set to embrace TCF's Emergency Calling Code, joining major NZ telcos in a move urged by ICT Minister after 111 call issues.
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New line in communication

Sat, 1st May 2010
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Vector is leading the alliance of 19 lines companies and independent fibre companies called the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).
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How to remain a first world country

Sat, 1st May 2010
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NZ aims to catch up with Australia, focusing on water, broadband, and fostering big intellectual companies to secure its first-world status.
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Is the TCF a Big Boys Club?

Sat, 1st May 2010
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There have been a number of opinions expressed lately, by people who are outside the TCF; that the TCF is no more than a mechanism for the Tier 1 members.
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TelstraClear CEO Allan Freeth's Telco Day speech

Thu, 29th Apr 2010
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At TUANZ Telecommunications Day, TelstraClear CEO Allan Freeth criticised New Zealand's crab mentality, urging Kiwis to embrace positive change and innovation.