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Rushworth resigns

Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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Vodafone's marketing director, Mark Rushworth, has resigned and will depart on Friday. CEO Russell Stanners will manage marketing until a replacement is found.
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New chair for 2degrees

Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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Trilogy International solidifies control over 2degrees, appointing Stewart Sheriff as new Chair amidst shareholder challenges due to the Haiti earthquake.
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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.
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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.
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Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey

Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.
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Connected summer

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Kiwis flock to top summer spots, but does their internet follow? As holidaymakers hit Mt Maunganui, Nelson, and more, we check the broadband scene.
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SONY ERICSSON AINO

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Available from: Vodafone and Telecom<br />In the market for a phone? Own a PlayStation 3? Then the Sony Ericsson Aino demands your attention.
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Text the girl on the Hill?

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Viewers have been flocking to a locally produced online drama series that allows the viewers to influence the story.
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Much ado about MTRs

Fri, 18th Dec 2009
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Final talks on mobile termination rates see telecom giants clash, with 2degrees retracting offers as Vodafone and Telecom propose cuts.
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Telecom's separation – one step forward, one step sideways

Fri, 18th Dec 2009
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Telecom has met the deadline to produce accounting separation reports – but is asking for a variation on milestones its wholesale service is required to meet.
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2degrees claims Vodafone's customers

Fri, 18th Dec 2009
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Since 2degrees launched in August 42,500 mobile users have ported their number to the fledging mobile carrier – 85% from Vodafone.
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Vodafone adds more SKY channels

Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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The number of SKY channels on Vodafone's mobile TV offering has been boosted to 14, with the addition of channels for children and sports fans.
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Telecom advert likely to mislead – ASA

Wed, 16th Dec 2009
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The Advertising Standards Association has ruled in favour of 2degrees over a complaint it lodged against Telecom regarding misleading advertising.
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XT back, but will business forgive?

Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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Around 100,000 customers woke up to a day without cellphone coverage in New Zealand due to a hardware failure on the XT Network.
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Vodafone's new wi-fi device stuck in slow lane

Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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Vodafone's new portable wi-fi device allows up to five users to share a 3G broadband connection but won't support speeds from its HSPA+ upgrade.
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2degrees introduces auto top-up

Fri, 11th Dec 2009
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2degrees has announced a new feature for prepay customers that allows them to top up their mobile credit balances with minimal hassle.
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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.
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Industry up for $69.7 million in latest TSO calculation

Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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Hard on the heels of Vodafone's loss in the Court of Appeal this week, the Commerce Commission has today released its draft cost calculation for the TSO at $69.
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Talks break down, ComCom moves

Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.
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Vodafone contemplates Supreme Court

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.