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
TelecommunicationsStreaming stretches networksLightbox, Netflix and other video-on-demand services are causing network congestion that could hasten pickup of ultra-fast broadband.12 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingStreaming video usage surgesInternet data usage has seen a huge rise in the past three months as users embrace a "video streaming revolution".12 May 02:25 AM
TelecommunicationsCompare your internet speedNZ Netflix customers can now see for the first time which company offers the service at the fastest speed.12 May 12:09 AM
OpinionWhy Global Mode challenge should failTechnology columnist Chris Barton on why the Global Mode video access case should be thrown out of court.04 May 09:30 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheSatellite dream a nightmare for investorsThere's no denying the romance of space and perhaps this is why so many investors, customers and journalists got caught up in the dream of launching Australia's first privately owned satellite.26 Apr 08:14 PM
BDBDConstructionSpark no longer NZ's largest companySpark has fallen from being the NZX's largest listed company by market capitalisation, valued at $6.51 billion in February, to the third largest at $5.17 billion.24 Apr 02:38 AM
TelecommunicationsVodafone mobile network restoredVodafone’s mobile network is experiencing problems and customers may have issues making calls.16 Apr 03:55 AM
TelecommunicationsPatience on Chorus call runs outThe Shareholders Association has issued a sharp rebuke to the Commerce Commission over its delays in determining the final wholesale broadband prices that will apply to Chorus.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsBackdoor TV users survive deadlineSlingshot and Orcon subscribers with backdoor access to American pay TV services have survived a 5pm deadline and will keep their global mode services, for the time being.15 Apr 05:53 AM
TelecommunicationsCallPlus owners ponder backdoor TV backdownThe new Aussie owners of Call Plus won't rule out continuing with its Global Mode service and says it is up to existing owners to deal with broadcasters' legal challenges.14 Apr 02:19 AM
TelecommunicationsM2 buys CallPlus for $250mFounders of the country's third-largest telco and broadband provider, CallPlus, have sold the company for $250 million.13 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionA digital bill that's far too broadTechnology columnist Chris Barton comments on the problems with the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.06 Apr 09:30 PM
Media and marketingGlobal mode put on noticeOn Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.03 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus terms to be reviewedThe Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies.01 Apr 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsHutchison Whampoa continues revamp with $19.9b deal for O2Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa have agreed to acquire Telefonica's O2 unit in the UK as the billionaire continues his efforts to remake the conglomerate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSnap acquisition 'critical move'2degrees' acquisition of internet service provider Snap allows the company to get into the rapidly growing movie and TV content business.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Telecommunications2degrees to reveal future of businessMobile brand 2Degrees has called a media briefing for this morning to "announce a major development regarding the future of the business."22 Mar 05:20 PM
Telecommunications'School in a box' hope for refugeesVodafone New Zealand is helping to boost education in refugee areas with the development of its instant classroom - a digital "school in a box".18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTakeover bid challenges Telstra's crownAlmost no one outside his inner circle knows what David Teoh looks like.15 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsIt's official: Google wants to offer cellular serviceA top Google exec has confirmed that the search giant wants to start offering wireless service.05 Mar 01:30 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsKordia back in black as it shakes up OzKordia Group, the broadcasting and telecommunications network operator, returned to a profit in the first half on an improved performance at its Australian business.04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsFlexiGroup buys Spark rentals unitSpark has agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiGroup.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpark slammed over 111 'threat'An Auckland woman has slammed Spark for a “threatening” voicemail message which warned her that her overdue phone bill could affect her ability to call 111.04 Mar 06:05 AM
TelecommunicationsWidening US-Europe mobile gap focus in SpainThe top speakers at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona are two Americans who symbolise pressing threats for Europe's carriers.03 Mar 06:25 PM
