Telecommunications2degrees moves into broadbandNew Zealand's third biggest telco 2degrees has unveiled its broadband plans today - matching its big rivals Spark and Vodafone.27 Jul 11:10 PM
TelecommunicationsCould this map push up house prices?Interactive map shows house-by-house broadband coverage - and minister believes it will be popular with house-hunters.23 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSoldier gets top-level costs award in Orcon rowA soldier has been awarded a higher-than-average costs payment after a long battle with internet company Orcon.23 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsRevealed: Where broadband is best in NZInteractive map shows the best spots to access ultra-fast broadband.23 Jul 03:55 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsGovt wants to limit UFB involvement: EnglishFinance Minister Bill English says the government doesn't want to spend any more money on UFB for fear it might "stuff it".23 Jul 02:44 AM
TelecommunicationsOrcon settles soldier's $25k claimInternet company Orcon has paid an army soldier $25,000 after a long-running battle over a bogus debt.21 Jul 09:48 AM
TelecommunicationsSim cards to be a thing of the pastPhysical plastic sim cards could soon be a thing of the past in a move being discussed by industry heavyweights.20 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandOrcon says it will pay soldier soonOrcon says it will pay a soldier $25,000 "as soon as possible" after he hired a bailiff to visit the company.17 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsOrcon delays paying $25k compensationA soldier who found it nearly impossible to rent a home or obtain credit because of a bogus debt is now facing a battle to claim his compensation.14 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsChina's richest lose $50bThe worst monthly slump in Chinese stocks in two years wiped away more than US$34 billion ($50.8 billion) in combined net worth of the richest people in June.05 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsPrice hikes unlikely after broadband decisionBroadband users are unlikely to see any immediate changes to their monthly bills after the announcement of a new wholesale pricing decision.01 Jul 10:45 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus pricing left unchanged, no backdatingThe Commerce Commission has released a decision on broadband internet pricing - largely leaving planned wholesale price hikes unchanged.01 Jul 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsDay of reckoning over ChorusThe price of broadband and Chorus shares could be on the move today as the Commerce Commission releases an updated draft decision on wholesale line charges.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTV broadcasters close 'back door' accessBroadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.24 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanBack door brazenness killed Global ModeThe brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.24 Jun 12:00 AM
TelecommunicationsAdams to speed up Auckland's UFBCommunications Minister Amy Adams announced last week that the first stage of the roll-out of the ultra-fast broadband network had passed the halfway mark.21 Jun 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsKordia moves into cyber security to boost revenueState-owned transmission company Kordia is developing a cyber security business to counter its diminishing role in the broadcasting sector.21 Jun 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTech firm bosses in top pay rangeThe average pay for the chiefs of New Zealand's top listed technology companies has jumped.18 Jun 02:30 AM
TelecommunicationsHuawei steps out on super-smart path to 5GThe next generation of mobile technology is still at least five years away, but when it arrives New Zealand could be among the first countries to get it.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsGovt proposes UFB law changeCommunications Minister Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays in the ultrafast broadband roll-out.09 Jun 02:08 AM
TelecommunicationsChorus named top employerChorus has won the supreme award at the Aon Hewitt Best of the Best awards in Sydney this week.04 Jun 04:33 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark's home security moveSpark says it's moving into the home security business, with a new smartphone based service named Morepork.02 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionChris Barton: Get real about digital investmentThe Government needs to stop being a cheapskate and get real about its UFB and rural broadband investments.01 Jun 09:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunications2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6mTwo Degrees Mobile is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses.26 May 02:51 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus says RMA needs fixing for UFB rolloutChorus has called on the government to enact changes to the RMA to speed the fibre rollout.26 May 01:24 AM
TelecommunicationsStreaming stretches telco networksStreaming services have increased congestion on broadband services for the second month in a row.26 May 12:04 AM
TelecommunicationsOrcon penalty a Privacy Act wake-up callA disputes resolution expert says the $25,000 penalty handed down to Orcon this week should be a wake-up call to other companies on how the Privacy Act operates.22 May 07:34 AM
Telecommunications'Ignorant' Orcon slammed over payoutThe Privacy Commissioner has criticised Orcon as "ignorant" after a decision against the internet provider saw thousands of dollars in damages awarded to a young soldier.21 May 12:56 AM
BDBDManufacturingRakon back to profit after restructureRakon is back in profit, while doubling its debt and turning to a negative cash outflow.20 May 11:19 PM
TelecommunicationsSoldier's $25k Orcon battleOrcon has been ordered to pay out $25,000 to a man whose life was thrown into turmoil after they wrongly referred him to debt collectors.20 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNZ broadband 'doing ok'Our internet speeds are in the middle of the pack, but could benefit from a greater UFB uptake.20 May 05:16 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsVodafone reports dip in NZ revenueVodafone Group has reported a dip in its New Zealand revenue amid increased competition.20 May 02:40 AM
TelecommunicationsJohn Drinnan: Global mode undermines local content and regional rightsAdvocates for global mode and open internet access are undermining local content and the survival of the New Zealand production industry, writes John Drinnan.15 May 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSnap fastest internet in Netflix reviewFilm and television streaming firm Netflix has released its first assessment of New Zealand broadband speeds since launching in the country in March.13 May 05:00 PM
