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TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.
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2degrees launches free seven-day eSIM trial for new users

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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2degrees offers Kiwis a free seven-day eSIM trial with 15GB, 500 mins, and 100 texts to test its mobile network without switching providers.
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Couchbase 8.0 accelerates enterprise AI with faster vector search

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Couchbase 8.0 launches enhanced vector search and security features, boosting AI applications with faster, scalable data management and developer-friendly tools.
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Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.
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Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.
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One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.
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Revolut launches eSims in NZ for cost effective global data use

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Revolut has launched eSIMs and global data plans in New Zealand, enabling customers to save on roaming costs while travelling to over 100 countries.
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New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.
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Spark uses AI to personalize plans based on individual needs

Sun, 8th Oct 2023
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Spark uses AI-driven decision making to offer tailor-made plans to its customers, ensuring they get the most from their broadband and mobile plans.
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DellOro: RAN market comes in below expectations in 2022

Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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The slower momentum that has characterised the broader 2G-5G Radio Access Network market since 4Q 2021 extended to 4Q 2022.
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Worldwide 5G mobile data traffic exploding - report

Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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5G small cell deployments are set to take over from 4G in 2028 as mobile network operators scramble to meet skyrocketing mobile data traffic demands.
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DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.
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New Ericsson mobility report highlights mobile data traffic increase and significant 5G uptake

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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The recent Ericsson mobility report has signalled a significant growth in mobile data traffic over the last 10 years, with an increase over 300-fold.
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10Gbps 5G data speeds - Qualcomm and Keysight achieve industry-first milestone

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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A collaboration between Qualcomm and Keysight has achieved 5G 10Gbps data connection speeds, an industry-first milestone.
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Dynatrace introduces Session Replay, revamping mobile UX

Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Dynatrace's Digital Experience Module now offers a movie-like view of mobile user experience, allowing teams to see every click and tap.
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2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution

Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.
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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
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Vodafone NZ clocks record data usage for New Year's Eve

Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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Over this New Year's Eve, New Zealanders around the country consumed mobile data in staggering numbers, according to local telco Vodafone NZ.
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Vodafone NZ upgrades more than 120 mobile cell sites in preparation for 5G

Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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Vodafone NZ upgrades 120+ mobile cell sites in response to growing data use, with a focus on 4G and 4.5G technology.
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Skinny ups it game with new endless data plans

Sat, 9th May 2020
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Skinny has launched new Endless Data plans, offering endless data starting at NZD $36 per month, aiming to make running out of data a thing of the past.