Telecom could be set to axe up to 1500 jobs, in what would be the single largest job loss of any single company in New Zealand.

The Government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband revolution has so far been idling along at dial-up speed - but the minister overseeing it is optimistic.

Telecom not bringing forward its plans despite rival's rollout of faster mobile internet services

Vodafone has announced the launch of new 4G mobile internet services which have the potential to let smartphone or tablet users watch movies on the go.

Telecom is promoting generalised technology tips in an advertising campaign that could be as useful to Vodafone or 2degrees customers as its own customers.

Telecom says there will be job cuts "well into the hundreds" as it seeks to cut costs across its business.

A consortium of telcos has its eye on Asia rather than the United States as they unveil a plan for a new submarine internet cable between Auckland and Sydney.

A second internet link out of New Zealand announced today will not address Telecom's "monopoly" on international connectivity, says the Green Party.

Telecom, Vodafone and Telstra have unveiled a deal to build a new telecommunications cable between Auckland and Sydney in a bid to increase internet data capabilities.

Telecom says the threat of regulation on roaming charges will not change its plans for more changes to rates for its customers travelling overseas.

Telecom is apologising to some South Island customers who are having difficulty with phone calls.

Telecom has tapped former Vodafone NZ boss Tim Miles on the shoulder to head up Gen-i.

Telecom's goodwill gesture in the wake of last week's broadband outages has drawn criticism from customers who already get free national calls.

Broadband services are returning for hundreds of thousands of Telecom customers following an outage this morning.

Telecom has announced flat-rate data plans for its customers travelling overseas, with CEO Simon Moutter saying they would be easier for customers to understand.