Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 66

Budget 2015 sets aside funding to deliver on the Government’s commitment to roll out world-class internet connectivity for New Zealanders.

Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.

Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.

Software AG's Digital Business Platform is aiding customer traction and partner expansion in digital transformation.

The telco has selected CyberArk to ensure that its privileged accounts are highly secure while enabling full management of privileged credentials.

Chorus's UFB completion celebrations overshadow missing strategy for partner engagement and end-user uptake in regions like Taupo.

With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.

Taupo blazes a trail in digital connectivity, being the North Island's first to complete Chorus' high-speed UFB fibre network.

More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.

New Zealand IT sector. which has historically struggled to recruit top talent, is in good shape to recruit new employees.

The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.

Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.

Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.

More than 85,000 Kiwis had made the move to ultra-fast broadband at the end of March, as the UFB project gains traction.

Bigpipe invades Wellington broadband, with sights on nationwide expansion.

Google Fi shakes up the industry, potentially outsmarting Apple with its seamless network-switching and cost-effective data plans.

Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.

NetSuite's Evan Goldberg unveils powerful mobile upgrades, ushering in mobile-first disruption era with enhanced Android app and Apple Watch support.

Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.

Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.

Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.

VMob, the Kiwi mobile personalisation platform, has scooped up three awards at the I-COM big data conference in San Sebastian, Spain.

Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.

Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.