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Telecom name 'confusing'

Two NZ companies with similar names to Telecom's internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, say resulting consumer confusion will have "massive implications" on their businesses.

Internet TV war begins

Telecom has revealed its plan to become the Netflix of New Zealand by providing movies and TV shows to subscribers over the internet.

Editorial: Spark of inspiration or a fizzer - time will tell

Private companies should change their names only after much consideration.

Peter Griffin: Chance for the bright sparks to fly

If Telecom harbours the spark of innovation its new name suggests, its internet TV venture could finally crack Sky TV's monopoly on premium content.

Telecom sparks up

Telecom chief executive Simon Moutter says his company's name change is a "marker", showing that its future is very different from its past.

Hamish Fletcher: Pay TV the big Telecom news today

Telecom "hanging up"on its old name and brand threatens to eclipse the really big news for consumers this morning, Hamish Fletcher writes

Telecom changing name to Spark

Telecom intends to change its name later this year to Spark and will launch its own internet TV service called ShowmeTV.

Sacked telco worker cross-examines former manager

Sacked telco worker takes case to court

A former Telecom employee has taken the communications company to court, appealing against his sacking for allegedly falsifying a medical certificate while holidaying in Fiji.

NZ shares rise led by Hallenstein, Fletcher

NZ shares mixed as Hallenstein recovers, Tower goes ex-div

NZ shares drop; Fletcher, Kathmandu fall

Shares push on to 2-month high

NZ shares rose to a two-month high, paced by Chorus, Kathmandu and Sky Network Television as the prospects of strong economic growth drew retail investors to the equity market.

Xtra users' emails 'spoofed' - Telecom

Telecom in the dark about Xtra trouble

Hackers are using Kiwis' email accounts to send out thousands of spam messages, and Telecom admits it still doesn't know the cause or scale of the problem.

Telecom probes fresh email virus

Yahoo! Xtra email account users are being asked to delete any suspicious emails they receive as Telecom investigates a possible virus.

Digicel mulls Telecom Cook Islands deal

Telecommunications behemoth Digicel is considering buying Telecom New Zealand's interest in the Cook Islands' biggest phone and internet phone provider.

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