Mobile data stories
UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league
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digital divide
UK ranks 70th in Broadband Genie's global survey, as Eastern Europe tops the cheapest fixed-line internet markets and North America stays costly.
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
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Retailers warned that mobile checkout typos, duplicate profiles and recycled numbers are draining sales unless data is checked in real time.
One NZ adds rooftop solar to power Christchurch data
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One NZ installs its first major rooftop solar array to help power a Christchurch data centre and nearby stadium mobile coverage site.
One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand
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One NZ has switched off its 2G and 3G networks nationwide, freeing spectrum for faster 4G and 5G and leaving holdouts needing new phones.
StorMagic & HiveRadar launch mobile edge data centre
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StorMagic teams with HiveRadar on a rugged mobile edge data centre, bringing virtualised compute and storage to remote, off-grid sites.
Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access
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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
Telgea raises USD $5m to expand global mobile platform
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Telgea raises USD $5m led by Telenor to scale its unified global mobile platform for operators and multinational enterprise customers.
Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
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Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
Smartphones now drive digital evidence in criminal cases
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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surveillance
Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.
Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.
Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
One NZ begins phased 3G shutdown, starting Dunedin
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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One NZ is beginning a phased shutdown of its 3G network in Dunedin from tomorrow, reallocating spectrum to boost 4G and 5G services.
Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
Rocket Mobile wins Best Value mobile award again
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Rocket Mobile has clinched Best Value Mobile Provider at the 2025 NZ Compare Awards, marking its third straight win in New Zealand.
One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
Holafly unveils unlimited global eSIM plan for frequent travellers
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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mobile data
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travel apps
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content creation
Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.