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NZ telco market worth $5.5b - ComCom

Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
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The total fixed line and mobile telecommunications revenue in New Zealand for 2008/09 is estimated by the Commerce Commission to be $5.
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Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink

Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Vodafone's $12 offer influences telecom regulation debate, as ComCom rethinks its stance on mobile termination rates, stirring sector responses.
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Former Vodafone exec new director of XT

Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Telecom has announced the appointment of Kieren Cooney as director of mobile to replace Paul Hamburger who leaves the company in July.
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2degrees selling in Whitcoulls

Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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2degrees has extended its distribution network and is now selling SIM cards and top up vouchers in 75 Whitcoulls and Bennetts stores nationwide.
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Polishing the industry's image

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Despite efforts to polish its image at the Planet 2010 expo, the telecommunications industry continues to grapple with a tarnished public perception.
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Regulation is a fact of life

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.
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Who should control New Zealand numbers?

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As Telecom relinquishes NZ's numbers, the debate intensifies on who should manage them: telcos, regulators, or an independent body?.
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Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.
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Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code

Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.
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TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour

Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.
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CallPlus - new CEO, new direction

Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
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Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
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Vodafone sorry for service disruption

Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.
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Phone number governance questioned

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.
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Anti-spam update

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.
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US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees

Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.
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2degrees slams ComCom recommendation

Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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2degrees accuses the Commerce Commission of missing chance to bring NZ mobile prices in line with the developed world.
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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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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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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.