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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.
Patience urged as extra staff battle spam
More than 100 extra staff have been called into Telecom for a second day to deal with call volumes after 60,000 customers had their passwords cancelled.
Password warning in spam attack
Some Yahoo!Xtra customers are threatening to switch internet providers after the latest spam attack, which saw 60,000 passwords cancelled over the weekend.
Fight over cellphone pole
The Auckland Council has stopped a mobile phone pole being erected in a park because it would threaten trees - so instead it will be put up in a Whangaparaoa street.
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.
Fibre takeup more important than prices - Adams
The lowest price of broadband access is less important than ensuring consumers move as quickly as possible to high-speed fibre-based services, says Amy Adams.
Being out of reach best break of all
Holidaymakers often complain when they can't get coverage but a new breed of city dwellers have been seeking out parts of New Zealand where their cellphones won't ring.
Govt acts on cyber bullies
Justice Minister Judith Collins is to outline new measures to curb cyber bullying within the next few weeks.
Pat Pilcher: Canada proposes smartphone unlock laws
Canada is moving toward a regime that would make it tricky for telcos to lock cellphones.
Waiting on hold for 43 days
Being told your call is "important" while being made to wait on hold indefinitely is universally irritating, so imagine wasting 43 days on the line.
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.
TelstraClear quickest broadband - survey
TelstraClear outpaced its rivals during December and offered customers the fastest web browsing speeds, according to a broadband testing service.
Top tech trends for 2013
A forecast of the major global technology trends to look out for in 2013, according to Deloitte.
Apple shares drop as iPhone fears grow
Apple's stock has slipped below $US500 for the first time in 11 months as investors react to reports signalling the company's latest iPhone is falling behind its Android rivals.
USB user stuck with wrong end of stick
Neil Riley, from Wellington, was livid about the quality of a stick he bought in Hamilton last year.
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.