Slingshot stories
Earlier this month Slingshot unblocked access to certain movie websites, much to the delight of their customers.
Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.
Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.
Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.
A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand's leading operators.
A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
Slingshot claims top spot in NZ broadband customer satisfaction, sweeping all categories in a Canstar Blue survey, says GM Taryn Hamilton.
Telecom is pleased that Callplus Services Limited, trading as Slingshot, has been convicted and fined $250,000 for illegal 'slamming' practices.
Slingshot fined £250,000 for misleading customers and switching services without consent, impacting competition in the telecoms market.
The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.
Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.
IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.
Sky TV bans Slingshot's Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.
Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.
CallPlus Group acquires Orcon, joining its portfolio of ISPs and boosting its market share to 15% in a strategic move to challenge leading providers.
The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.
Slingshot partners with Kim Dotcom to offer NZers free MEGA accounts, boosting value on broadband deals with 500GB cloud storage.
