Global Stories

Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles

Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011

Chorus

Telecom sweetens stockholder deal

Telecom has boosted demerger incentives for stockholders, doubling the consent fee to 0.5% and adjusting interest rates to address credit rating concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011

Chorus

Fibre Watch: We're in the money

Telecom's hefty split plan spills benefits worth £380m, sparking a buzz among shareholders ahead of October's decisive vote.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2011

Phone

Telecom tempting XT customers with package deal

Telecom offers XT network customers a new Total Home Mobile package, featuring 29c/min mobile calls, 300 texts, and 20GB internet for NZD $99 in major cities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011

Unified Communications

Huawei lays down gauntlet

Huawei aims to dominate the New Zealand market, showcasing cutting-edge Android devices and planning to be a top five global handset vendor by 2013.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2011

Sky

Telecom to sell Sky alongside home lines

Telecom and SKY have announced a deal to enable the telco to sell television services alongside home line, mobile and broadband products.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011

Telecom releases Connect Me for T-Stick

Telecom's new Connect Me dashboard enables T-Stick users to seamlessly manage 3G and Wi-Fi connections, offering quick access to usage and top-up from desktops.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011

Landline

Price increases for Telecom landlines

Telecom is hiking prices for landline customers on Grandfather and Homeline plans by 4% from June. National toll call rates will also see changes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2011

Google

Telecom launches Android tablet

Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011

Unified Communications

Telecom apologises for Auckland outage

Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2011

Unified Communications

Telecom fixes broadband hiccup

Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2011

Gen-i

Gen-i launches NZ's second Windows Phone 7

The first Windows Phone 7 device for Telecom's XT network, the LG Optimus 7Q, is now available to Gen-i clients.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity

Internet groups bringing security guru to NZ

Bruce Schneier, cybersecurity expert and author, will share his insights in Wellington on May 1 at events organised by the New Zealand Internet Task Force.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012

Chorus

Telecom, Chorus shares up

Telecom and Chorus shares rose on their NZX debut as separate entities, with Chorus up 11.26% to NZD $3.27 and Telecom rising 4.28% to NZD $2.02.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2011

NZICT names new CEO

Candace Kinser, former CEO of Biomatters, has been appointed as the new head of NZICT, replacing outgoing CEO Brett O'Riley.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011

Chorus

Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger

Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011