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.
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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.
Telecom changing without 'big stick'
Telecom says the threat of regulation on roaming charges will not change its plans for more changes to rates for its customers travelling overseas.
Telecom drops media agency
Telecom has made a radical shift in the way it buys advertising in the media. New Zealand's biggest advertiser spends about $25 million, an advertising industry source said, though the exact figure could not be verified at print time.
Telecom addressing faults with mobile calls
Telecom is apologising to some South Island customers who are having difficulty with phone calls.
Former Vodafone boss to head up Gen-i
Telecom has tapped former Vodafone NZ boss Tim Miles on the shoulder to head up Gen-i.
Telecom's free calls an 'empty gesture'
Telecom's goodwill gesture in the wake of last week's broadband outages has drawn criticism from customers who already get free national calls.
Broadband back after NZ-wide cut
Broadband services are returning for hundreds of thousands of Telecom customers following an outage this morning.
Telco's 'fair use' data roaming
Telecom has announced flat-rate data plans for its customers travelling overseas, with CEO Simon Moutter saying they would be easier for customers to understand.
Kiwis still big texters after 20 years
After 20 years of texting technology, New Zealanders are still avid text messagers, despite a decline in use overseas as smartphones take over.
No compensation for broadband outage
Telecom has ruled out compensation for the thousands of customers across the country who went without broadband for several hours this morning.
Vodafone loses 50,000 customers
Vodafone lost 50,000 mobile customers between July and September, on the back of similar losses in the New Zealand market earlier this year.