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Telecom stays mum on online TV plans
Telecom is keeping its powder dry on its plans for internet television and revealed little about what entertainment services could be in the pipeline during its strategy update to investors.
Telecom restructure to cost up to $130m
Telecom now expects the costs of restructuring its business to be between $100 million and $130 million.
Telecom forming new 'Digital Ventures' team
Telecom has announced it is forming a new department which will aim to create fresh "businesses and services".
Ultrafast consumer internet unveiled
Telecom - the country's largest internet provider, has launched its ultrafast fibre service to consumers. People can sign up from tomorrow.
Software firms offer hope for Telecom staff
Software companies Xero and Orion Health say they will be able to absorb at least some of the skilled workers set to lose their jobs at Telecom.
Paul Brislen: We need an NZ ICT plan
ICT is clearly the rising star in the NZ economy, but we have to do more than pay it lip service...
Stock Takes: Mad Butcher's listing details due soon
A prospectus for the Mad Butcher's back door listing is expected to be out next week...
Big job losses tipped at telco
Telecom says it never ruled out cutting more than 1000 jobs as speculation swirls that up to 1500 positions will be slashed.
1500 jobs to go at Telecom - Labour
Telecom could be set to axe up to 1500 jobs, in what would be the single largest job loss of any single company in New Zealand.
Slow uptake for ultra-fast broadband
The Government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband revolution has so far been idling along at dial-up speed - but the minister overseeing it is optimistic.
Vodafone steals march in 4G
Telecom not bringing forward its plans despite rival's rollout of faster mobile internet services
Vodafone unveils 4G service
Vodafone has announced the launch of new 4G mobile internet services which have the potential to let smartphone or tablet users watch movies on the go.
Telecom to slash hundreds of jobs
Telecom's existing strategy is unsustainable and the company will go under the knife this year to remove "legacy culture" and "layers of middle management".
Telecom ad series to offer tech tips
Telecom is promoting generalised technology tips in an advertising campaign that could be as useful to Vodafone or 2degrees customers as its own customers.
Axe to fall on Telecom jobs
Telecom says there will be job cuts "well into the hundreds" as it seeks to cut costs across its business.
Telcos eye Asia in plan for new cable
A consortium of telcos has its eye on Asia rather than the United States as they unveil a plan for a new submarine internet cable between Auckland and Sydney.
Greens: Cable won't solve 'monopoly'
A second internet link out of New Zealand announced today will not address Telecom's "monopoly" on international connectivity, says the Green Party.
Telecom, Vodafone unveil cable plans
Telecom, Vodafone and Telstra have unveiled a deal to build a new telecommunications cable between Auckland and Sydney in a bid to increase internet data capabilities.