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Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce

Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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The Commerce Commission has just flung a piping hot potato at the ICT Minister and his first reaction is to cool the issue.
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XT – from outrage to outrageous

Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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And so reaction to the XT network outages turns from outrage to outrageous as a TradeMe seller uses the mobile network's problems as a unique selling point.
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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.
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Gagging for Google – carrier runs out

Mon, 15th Feb 2010
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Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.
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Gen-i boss addresses corporate concerns

Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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Gen-i boss pledges improvements after XT outage as major clients reconsider their mobile strategy amidst public dissatisfaction.
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They've got 206,000 customers - is it time to rejoin the fold?

Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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2degrees rockets to 206,000 users in six months, questioning if it's time to rejoin the industry forum for better telco solutions.
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Another corporate revisits XT migration

Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Fonterra halts XT Network migration pending Telecom's explanation of recent outages, joining the Automobile Association in reassessing their telecom strategies.
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Can 2degrees and XT top Vodafone's gain?

Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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2degrees will release its customer numbers on Friday – two and half hours after Telecom reveals the number of subscribers on its XT Network.
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2degrees backer extends ownership; offers Haitian update

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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Shareholding in 2degrees has changed once again with majority owner Trilogy International increasing its stake in the fledgling mobile operator.
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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.
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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.
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Cosmic connections

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Over the past few months we've all been getting more excited about, and busy with, the government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.
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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.
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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.
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Telco time warp

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Dive into the forgotten telco past at MOTAT with treasures hidden in a dilapidated shed, set for a much-needed upgrade.
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Roll on fibre

Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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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.
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Reliable old network still destined for the dustbin

Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Telecom intends to go ahead with decommissioning its CDMA network in 2012, despite the issues with its XT Network.
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XT - independent review, angry CEO

Thu, 28th Jan 2010
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Telecom announces an independent review after XT Network crashes again, leaving the CEO angry at letting customers down.
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Outages force AA to rethink XT

Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Two massive outages on the XT Network in two months have forced the Automobile Association to reassess its contract with Telecom.
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2degrees backer a formidable foe

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.