Vodafone stories - Page 35

Telecom has brought forward plans to offer wholesale services on its XT Network by a year, it's been announced today.

The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.

Telecom's Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.

It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

Mobile company 2degrees is set to integrate a 3G spectrum across its new network just 12 weeks after launching its brand to the market.

Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.

Vodafone's new freephone rates for businesses are pitched at stealing lucrative 0800 and 0508 services from its arch rivals TelstraClear and Telecom.

Telecom is set to spread some Christmas cheer to its home broadband customers as the silly season pricing war starts to heat up.

The second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, is the headlining act at a conference organised by the country's telcos in March next year.

The Western Roamer, a frequent traveller to Europe, the US, and Australia, faces varied mobile roaming charges but finds data use hotel fees may be costlier.

Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.

I really enjoyed being on the panel assessing the Top 40 Influencers in New Zealand Telecommunications,    published by TR last month.

The Pacific Rim Roamer dodges high mobile roaming costs, opting for local wi-fi in Asia-Pacific's patchy coverage zones.

Vodafone brings Christmas cheer with $2 unlimited calls to 30 countries, encouraging customers to stay connected.

2Degrees stirs mobile market, slashes SMS costs. Hertz vows this is just the start of a price war prompted by a third telecom entry.

Telecom introduces $12 'Non Stop Text' plan for heavy SMS users, challenging competitors with unlimited texting across all networks.

Vodafone has announced a new range of iPhone 24-month plans that significantly cut back on the cost of the smartphone handsets in time for Christmas.

The Commerce Commission has launched legal action against Vodafone, accusing it of misleading advertising in six campaigns dating back to 2006.

Vodafone's Head of Industry Affairs David Stone has been appointed Chief Executive of the Telecommunications Carriers Forum.

Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.