Government intervention in the copper broadband market is a quick fix to rushed policy introduced in 2011, says former Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson.

Vodafone has hit out at "ill-conceived" intervention in the copper broadband market proposed by the Government.

Telecommunications Users association head Paul Brislen and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe present both sides of the internet pricing debate.

Lines company Chorus has hit back at a campaign to oppose proposed changes to internet pricing, calling it "misleading".

Apple has unveiled two new iPhones this morning - the top-of-the-line 5S and the 5C which could retail for as low as US$99.

Kiwis eagerly awaiting today's iPhone announcement may see a low-cost version of the popular device, says a telco expert.

Dozens of subcontractors working on the Government's ultra-fast broadband network have not been paid for weeks of work on the project.

Mobile phone operator 2degrees is questioning the government's minimum reserve price of $198 million for new fourth generation (4G) mobile spectrum.

Hundreds of workers employed in the rollout of ultra-fast broadband have reportedly downed their tools after not being paid.

It's the biggest corporate deal in more than a decade.

A push to "hold the line" on market share means Telecom margins have taken a hit over the past year.

A company hoping to build a US$350 million submarine internet cable out of NZ has lined up a listed Australian telco as a customer in a multi -million dollar deal.

Telcos are potentially breaking the law if they refuse to fix a mobile phone outside of its warranty, especially if the problem was not the fault of the customer.

The court cases, I submit, suggest that Telecom and Vodafone are both more inwardly focused on keeping their large contingent of lawyers in employment, writes Dita De Boni.

Telecom and Vodafone's stoush over an allegedly misleading ad campaign is scheduled to go before a High Court judge in a fortnight.

Lawrenson Group chief executive John Lawrenson is not taking any chances with broadband connection tonight after many of his 13 Hamilton bars were left without eftpos during last week's semi-final celebrations.

Telecom and Vodafone are in a High Court scrap over an allegedly misleading ad campaign.

Vodafone says it will defend its new advertising campaign after rival Telecom applied for a High Court injunction.

A company hoping to build a submarine internet cable out of New Zealand is eying up Whangarei as its landing site.