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Telecom job cuts may hit 1230
Telecom says it will axe between 930 and 1230 jobs by the middle of this year as part of its efforts to cut costs.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.