TelecommunicationsInternet scrap boots upGovernment intervention in the copper broadband market is a quick fix to rushed policy introduced in 2011, says former Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson.17 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsStop Govt broadband intervention - VodafoneVodafone has hit out at "ill-conceived" intervention in the copper broadband market proposed by the Government.17 Sep 01:45 AM
TelecommunicationsChorus and copper pricing - the debateTelecommunications Users association head Paul Brislen and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe present both sides of the internet pricing debate.12 Sep 09:40 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus defends internet price changeLines company Chorus has hit back at a campaign to oppose proposed changes to internet pricing, calling it "misleading".12 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsApple unveils new low-cost iPhoneApple has unveiled two new iPhones this morning - the top-of-the-line 5S and the 5C which could retail for as low as US$99.10 Sep 09:29 PM
TelecommunicationsApple keeps us guessing on iPhoneKiwis eagerly awaiting today's iPhone announcement may see a low-cost version of the popular device, says a telco expert.10 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTransfield takes action to pay workersTransfield Services, the Australian company hired to roll the ultra-fast broadband network across much of New Zealand, says it is taking action to pay its New Zealand subcontractors.06 Sep 01:28 AM
TelecommunicationsBroadband workers due weeks of payDozens of subcontractors working on the Government's ultra-fast broadband network have not been paid for weeks of work on the project.05 Sep 02:18 AM
Telecommunications2degrees:New 4G spectrum looks priceyMobile phone operator 2degrees is questioning the government's minimum reserve price of $198 million for new fourth generation (4G) mobile spectrum.04 Sep 10:50 PM
TelecommunicationsGoogle allowance for personal projects all but gone, say former staff04 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsBroadband workers down tools over payHundreds of workers employed in the rollout of ultra-fast broadband have reportedly downed their tools after not being paid.04 Sep 07:40 AM
OpinionRonald Klingebiel: Vodafone deal biggest in decadeIt's the biggest corporate deal in more than a decade.03 Sep 05:30 PM
Telecommunications'Bloodbath' phone company rivalryPre-pay mobile phone users are reaping the benefits of a price war described by Telecom chief executive Simon Moutter as "a bit of a bloodbath".23 Aug 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom revenue hit by chase for market shareA push to "hold the line" on market share means Telecom margins have taken a hit over the past year.23 Aug 12:50 AM
TelecommunicationsHawaiki Cable gets new customerA company hoping to build a US$350 million submarine internet cable out of NZ has lined up a listed Australian telco as a customer in a multi -million dollar deal.19 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandTelcos risk breaking the lawTelcos are potentially breaking the law if they refuse to fix a mobile phone outside of its warranty, especially if the problem was not the fault of the customer.15 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Warring telcos need magic touchThe court cases, I submit, suggest that Telecom and Vodafone are both more inwardly focused on keeping their large contingent of lawyers in employment, writes Dita De Boni.08 Aug 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelco ad fight gets High Court dateTelecom and Vodafone's stoush over an allegedly misleading ad campaign is scheduled to go before a High Court judge in a fortnight.05 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandHamilton bars prepare for Eftpos overloadLawrenson Group chief executive John Lawrenson is not taking any chances with broadband connection tonight after many of his 13 Hamilton bars were left without eftpos during last week's semi-final celebrations.02 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandTelcos in new row over ad campaignTelecom and Vodafone are in a High Court scrap over an allegedly misleading ad campaign.02 Aug 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone to defend ad campaignVodafone says it will defend its new advertising campaign after rival Telecom applied for a High Court injunction.02 Aug 02:50 AM
TelecommunicationsNew internet cable plannedA company hoping to build a submarine internet cable out of New Zealand is eying up Whangarei as its landing site.29 Jul 12:45 AM