Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Last call for lobbyist, but telcos not yet off hookErnie Newman's efforts have delivered many gains for consumers over the past dozen years.03 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyWhat's the point of faster broadband? Here's whatWill ultra-fast broadband be a game-changer or a costly toy? Anthony Doesburg found five companies already showing what better internet connections can mean.12 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTUANZ wants more separation details from TelecomThe Telecommunications Users Association wants Telecom to be more open about its plans for voluntary structural separation.26 Jul 01:23 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom to refund 1300 customers for misleading advertThe Commerce Commission has has ordered Telecom to refund customers over a Fair Trading Act breach.17 Jun 10:16 PM
TelecommunicationsRegulate mobile rates - Commerce Commission tells ministerThe Commerce Commission has formally asked that mobile termination rates be regulated to promote better competition.15 Jun 11:50 PM
New ZealandBroadband solution can begin in the homeInadequate home wiring, old hardware and software are all creating broadband bottlenecks in the home.04 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandInternet firm: Why the wait is so longTelstraClear call centre staff are given time off at work to play rock, paper, scissors and make paper aeroplanes.23 Apr 04:00 PM
Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Talkfests bring out the techies, to put the world to rights21 Feb 02:45 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom reveals $5m XT compo planTelecom's $5m 'goodwill gesture' is offered to affected XT customers located south of Taupo to the bottom of the South Island.02 Feb 01:35 AM
TelecommunicationsTelco 'can't afford third failure'Pressure is on Telecom to reassure consumers that the XT mobile network is safe - with users group TUANZ warning that another failure would be catastrophic.29 Jan 03:00 PM
TelecommunicationsXT network still down for about 10,000 customersAbout 10,000 Telecom XT customers in the South Island are still unable to use their cellphones this morning.27 Jan 06:57 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom XT outages unacceptable - associationTelecom has commissioned a independent review after a massive outage affected users of its XT mobile network.27 Jan 07:10 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom XT mobile network back up and runningTelecom says their XT network has been restored, though some sites are still being worked on.27 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandWatchdog savages Telecom after XT outageAn industry watchdog has harsh words for Telecom after a fault disabled its XT network in most parts of the country today.14 Dec 05:45 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom hit with $500,000 penaltyAn industry watchdog says there are positive signs Telecom is trying to change its behaviour, despite its $500,000 fine yesterday.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Telecommunications<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Cellphone newcomer playing a waiting gameAnyone waiting for cellular network newcomer 2degrees to add on-account services to the prepaid plans it launched at the start of August shouldn't hold their breath.05 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTwo mobiles, one Blackberry and he's only 8Josh Wilson already owns three mobiles at the tender age of eight placing him in the firing line, according to new research on brain cancer.31 Oct 03:00 PM
TelecommunicationsGovt plans to phase out controversial Telecom levyThe Govt has proposed phasing out the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) levy and setting up a new $300m rural broadband initiative. 29 Sep 03:00 PM
