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Michael Shirley: Here's why NZ broadband prices are over-inflated
It is entirely possible for New Zealanders to pay far less for broadband than the over-inflated price it currently costs.

Chorus loses copper price court bid
Telecommunications network operator Chorus has lost a bid to dismiss a Commerce Commission determination setting the price for services on its copper lines.

Small Business: Teleworking opens new horizons
Working out and about is par for the course in the events industry, making working remotely a necessity.

Plan for one big bill has a downside, expert
A power company is offering the chance to pay all household costs in one bill - but consumer groups warn the convenience may come at a cost.

Telco lobby head steps down
Telecommunications Users Association CEO Paul Brislen is leaving the job after three and a half years.

Telco warns Govt on 'sledgehammer' law
Vodafone has warned the Government that its cyber-bullying laws are a "sledgehammer" that could require it to remove entire websites in response to complaints.

Telecom ditches ShowmeTV name
Telecom says it will ditch the name of its soon-to-launch internet television service, ShowmeTV, after two companies with similar brand names raised concerns.

Contract changed, Chorus' problems remain
Ultra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.

Ten telephone talking points
The first ever telephone call took place 138 years ago today. Marilynn McLachlan takes a look at some memorable telephone moments.

Telecom inks Spotify music deal
Telecom has unveiled a partnership with Spotify and will offer some mobile customers free accounts with the online music giant.

John Drinnan: TV wars - Sky won't fall in
Telecom's ShowMeTV should cut another chink in Sky Television's armour built up over 25 years of being a pay television monopoly, writes John Drinnan.

Chorus working to counter price cuts
Chorus says it isn't relying on High Court action or an appeal to the Commerce Commission to reduce the changes it has to make to its business.

Analysts split on Spark rebrand
Analysts are divided over Telecom's Spark rebrand and foray into internet TV with some labelling it a "bold approach" and others a "minor distraction".

Sky profit, shares soar
Sky Network TV's share price has rallied sharply after the company produced a 22pc lift in its first-half net profit, appearing to shrug off any threat from Telecom.

Telecom name 'confusing'
Two NZ companies with similar names to Telecom's internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, say resulting consumer confusion will have "massive implications" on their businesses.

Internet TV war begins
Telecom has revealed its plan to become the Netflix of New Zealand by providing movies and TV shows to subscribers over the internet.

Editorial: Spark of inspiration or a fizzer - time will tell
Private companies should change their names only after much consideration.

Peter Griffin: Chance for the bright sparks to fly
If Telecom harbours the spark of innovation its new name suggests, its internet TV venture could finally crack Sky TV's monopoly on premium content.

Telecom sparks up
Telecom chief executive Simon Moutter says his company's name change is a "marker", showing that its future is very different from its past.