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Emergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence test

The alert went off at 6.17pm today.

Indian official suspended after draining reservoir to find phone dropped while taking selfie

The phone was retrieved (2 million litres later) but wouldn’t start as it was waterlogged.

Changes at Chorus as two veterans exit - and one takes more power

The broadband network operator is restructuring into three business units.

Chorus: $500m needed for better rural broadband

UFB network operator sets date to retire copper.

Quid pro quo for free spectrum: Telcos reveal 5G rural upgrade spend. A good deal?

More details revealed of a scheme that's seen telcos receive spectrum at no cost.

Solomon Islands’ broadband and mobile services hit due to cable damage

The problem affects a significant portion of the country and could take 3-5 weeks to fix.

$650m project: Spark to shift 1800 staff to new Auckland CBD headquarters

'It’s at a whole new level of quality, environmental sustainability and occupier comfort.'

Some Spark glitches stretch into fourth day

Telco rules out foul play.

Starlink speed: NZ watchdog's verdict amid handicapped rankings

Good news for the 'predatory' service.

Update in Prince Harry's phone hacking trial

Harry is one of a number of high-profile figures bringing claims against the publication.

Juha Saarinen: How does Oppo’s flip phone stack up against the competition?

Juha Saarinen: Only four phonemakers currently field foldable phones.

Cyclone Gabrielle editorial: Our flimsy communication network exposed

OPINION: Our editorial on the knockout blow to phones and internet.

Is it the worst time for Sky TV to offshore support? CEO on new Sky Box rollout

Is it the worst possible time to send helpdesk jobs to Manila?

Sky TV tops 1 million customers with streaming gains, but profit dips

Full-year operating earnings guidance narrowed. Sky Box rollout finally underway.

US Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror case

Can Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?

Spark says Australia’s ‘Black Summer’ response provides model for boosting network resilience

Who'll foot the bill for better infrastructure? Minister, telco take different tacks.

Basic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunder

Telco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.

Northland 'largely' back online after telco glitch causes morning mayhem

The glitch caused mayhem yesterday as eftpos and banking services were out of operation.