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Egypt forces Vodafone to send propaganda texts amid protests, challenging transparency and telco autonomy, says company statement.

Enterprises face WAN woes as remote workloads strain networks, prompting a push towards optimisation to improve speed and efficiency.

Vodafone, outperformed by NZ banks in customer service, pledges significant improvements to claim the top spot, including onshore support and enhanced tools.

NZ banks outrank telcos in customer service, with one in five Kiwis dissatisfied with their phone company, a new survey reveals.

Fraudsters target smart PABX systems, with Telecom and TelstraClear reporting 20 attacks each, proving no company is too small for hackers.

Sky's iSky online TV service is on track for a New Zealand launch in the coming weeks, with a date confirmation expected this Friday.

Six telcos, including Orcon and Vodafone, offer unmetered access to iSky, Sky's new online TV service in NZ, promising more flexibility.

Updated: NZ's largest telcos will combine resources to roll out high speed broadband to rural communities sooner rather than later.

The emergence of Cloud Service Aggregators in the delivery value chain is rocking the foundations of the current channel structure. Channel compentici.

While not a UFB bidder, TelstraClear, like all telcos, will nevertheless be impacted by the roll out of a new fibre network.

The adoption of SIP in New Zealand is slower than the rest of the world, with Australia reportedly two years ahead.

ICT Minister Steven Joyce is off to China tonight to boost the presence of New Zealand companies in the Chinese market.

Apple's iPhone 4 now available without a contract in NZ, leap from Vodafone ties possible with no-contract purchases from Noel Leeming and Bond+Bond.

Working remotely is now simpler and more affordable, with mobile technology transforming business connectivity for SMEs.

SKY partners with Orcon for iSKY, bringing online TV to subscribers before Christmas, leveraging Velocix technology for better access.

NZ's Digital TV switchover set for Nov 2013, freeing up spectrum for 4G services. Already 70% of households are prepared for the transition.

Mark Callander of CallPlus is boldly challenging NZ's big three telecoms, aiming to transform the competitive landscape for better consumer services.

So if the industry is going to improve its image, what should be the key areas of focus? Here are my suggestions:.

Telecom NZ readies for the fibre era, poised to shape a digital future with over 25,000km of fibre, aligning with government's Ultra Fast Broadband plans.

Rosalie Nelson, a leading voice at IDC NZ, sheds light on the telco industry's transformation amid regulatory changes and economic shifts.