TelecommunicationsDigicel mulls Telecom Cook Islands dealTelecommunications behemoth Digicel is considering buying Telecom New Zealand's interest in the Cook Islands' biggest phone and internet phone provider.06 Jan 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNew Faces: Greg McAlister, Chief executive at OrconI have been in the job eight months now, it's been full of challenges, and we are starting to see real traction.31 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsOrcon's Dotcom ad deemed 'misleading'An advert featuring Kim Dotcom offering "truly unlimited broadband" has been deemed misleading by the advertising watchdog.17 Dec 01:48 AM
TelecommunicationsHow to beat call centres (be polite)An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.16 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsProbe into Chorus tradingThe Financial Markets Authority says it will investigate the trading of shares in Chorus after receiving a complaint about unusual price movements on Friday.16 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus funding to be improvedChorus could cut its funding shortfall for the ultra-fast broadband project from $1 billion to $200-250 million.14 Dec 04:31 AM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot used rival's databaseSlingshot marketers used login codes to access a Telecom database to improperly switch over customers without their consent.12 Dec 08:37 PM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot fined over dodgy transfersInternet and phone company Slingshot has been fined $250,000 after it admitted transferring competitors' customers to its business without authority.12 Dec 04:08 AM
TelecommunicationsGovt report on Chorus out next weekA full report on how internet price cuts will affect Chorus' ability to complete its leg of the ultra-fast broadband scheme will be released next week.11 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot due in courtInternet company Slingshot has accepted Commerce Commission findings that 27 customers were transferred to it without authorisation.10 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNSA turns eyes to online gamesStories carried overnight by international media say US and UK spies have spent years trawling online games for terrorists and informants.09 Dec 06:20 PM
Telecommunications'Blacklisting' to curb phone theftsNew blacklisting system will help stop mobile phone thefts by reducing street value of stolen devices, say police.09 Dec 02:19 AM
TelecommunicationsAAPT sale price gets analyst approvalTelecom has sold its Australian AAPT unit for A$450m to ASX-listed internet service provider, TPG Telecom, beating initial expectations of what the unit would go for.08 Dec 11:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNew York bank sells down Chorus sharesChorus' share price has plunged by 50 per cent over the past year - now one of its big shareholders, BNY Mellon, has cut its holding from 7.45pc to 6.3pc. Photo / NZ Herald05 Dec 10:50 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus contracts reviewChorus' ultra-fast broadband contracts could be changed to ensure the project is not at risk.05 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNo change to broadband rolloutPrime Minister John Key says the timetable for the ultra-fast broadband rollout will not be changed, despite a report saying Chorus is not delivering on its contracts.05 Dec 01:28 AM
TelecommunicationsNo extra Govt funds for UFB - AdamsGovt not expecting to invest any more than the $1.35b already committed to UFB, despite an independent probe indicating the Chorus' leg of the project is at risk if changes aren't made.04 Dec 10:30 PM
TelecommunicationsAdams takes swipe at Vodafone stanceCommunications Minister Amy Adams has opened fire on Vodafone, saying the telecommunications giant silently backed the so-called "copper tax" coalition.04 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Barton: How did Chorus get into this mess?Hurrah for democracy. Hurrah for independent regulators. And bloody good job by the parties who gave a collective "no" to National Party cronyism, writes Chris Barton.02 Dec 08:30 PM
TelecommunicationsWait for cheaper web threatensNew Zealanders may have to wait longer for cheaper internet after Chorus yesterday initiated court action to challenge the Commerce Commission's ruling.02 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus goes to High CourtChorus is taking the Commerce Commission to the High Court over whether the regulator applied the law correctly in making cuts to wholesale broadband prices.02 Dec 04:18 AM
TelecommunicationsSurf's up: Broadband to get cheaperNZ can look forward to cheaper broadband or higher data caps after National was yesterday left with no mates in Parliament to support its proposal to override price cuts.28 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus shares hit new lowChorus shares fell to their lowest after minor political parties said they would not support the Government if it tried to override the Commerce Commission's recommendation to cut internet prices.28 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsGovt loses pricing supportThe Government's support partners have come out against the proposal to override the Commerce Commission's recommendation of a cut to internet prices.28 Nov 04:05 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom to pump money into tech firmTelecom has joined forces with Sir Ray Avery's technology startup and will invest $5m to help develop a wristband that constantly monitors someone's vitals and stores the info online.25 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsUFB price battle heats upInternet provider Slingshot will undercut rivals on price when it offers customers ultra-fast broadband in the next fortnight as competition in the fibre market heats up.24 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom: Premier League deal a test runTelecom's English Premier League deal was a test to see how customers use online TV, says chief executive Simon Moutter.22 Nov 01:39 AM
TelecommunicationsOrcon soars on Dotcom adsNew Zealand telco Orcon says its sales jumped 70 per cent in the month after it launched an ad campaign fronted by internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom.13 Nov 04:30 PM
