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Broadband workers down tools over pay
Hundreds of workers employed in the rollout of ultra-fast broadband have reportedly downed their tools after not being paid.
Ronald Klingebiel: Vodafone deal biggest in decade
It's the biggest corporate deal in more than a decade.
'Bloodbath' phone company rivalry
Pre-pay mobile phone users are reaping the benefits of a price war described by Telecom chief executive Simon Moutter as "a bit of a bloodbath".
Telecom revenue hit by chase for market share
A push to "hold the line" on market share means Telecom margins have taken a hit over the past year.
Hawaiki Cable gets new customer
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 risk breaking the law
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.
Dita De Boni: Warring telcos need magic touch
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.
Telco ad fight gets High Court date
Telecom and Vodafone's stoush over an allegedly misleading ad campaign is scheduled to go before a High Court judge in a fortnight.
Hamilton bars prepare for Eftpos overload
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.
Telcos in new row over ad campaign
Telecom and Vodafone are in a High Court scrap over an allegedly misleading ad campaign.
Vodafone to defend ad campaign
Vodafone says it will defend its new advertising campaign after rival Telecom applied for a High Court injunction.
New internet cable planned
A company hoping to build a submarine internet cable out of New Zealand is eying up Whangarei as its landing site.
Google plans translation device for phone calls
Google is working on plans to turn smartphones into translators which would allow callers to speak into the phone in their own language.
Vodafone NZ gains mobile customers
Vodafone New Zealand gained 19,000 mobile customers last quarter, snapping nine straight quarters when it shed clients.
British phone answering service in Auckland grows
Opening a New Zealand office has proven to be a successful experiment for the British 24-hour a day telephone answering service, Moneypenny.
Staff cuts see Telecom exit building
Big staff reductions have prompted Telecom to leave one of its four buildings at its headquarters on Victoria St, Auckland.
Telecom unveils Coliseum soccer deal
Telecom is hoping to drive customers on to faster broadband services with a deal to offer discounted online access to the English Premier League football.
New law unworkable: Dotcom
A new law which could see internet giants like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook and Google forced to open up their systems to NZ's spy agencies is 'unworkable'.