Telecom today reported a 4.5 per cent fall in its bottom line full year net profit to $380 million, with revenue down 6.5 per cent to $5.27 billion.

Simon Hendery writes that more network traffic won't mean more income for major phone providers.

Seven people with special keys will jointly reboot the internet if critical systems are taken down by cyber criminals.

Pressure on electricity supplies will grow unless a way is found to control telecommunications' energy appetite.

Unwary travellers are being stung by $1000 bills after using their phones and mobile broadband overseas - and the issue is on the Govt's radar.

Michael Laws has a theory about why his relationship with a former P addict and prostitute has become public.

Salacious text messages between Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws and a former lover have entered the public arena.

Anyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.

When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.

The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.

Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.

Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.

CNN changed the media landscape by becoming the first network to provide 24-hour rolling news. Now it's the victim of another revolution.

Will this be a conspiracy against the consumer?

A drop in retail prices will come only through increased competition between the major players.

Government regulation of mobile phone rates won't automatically mean cheaper calling, a telecommunications analyst says.

Mobile phone call termination rates will be regulated, says Telecommunications Minister Steven Joyce.

New Zealand's newest telco has today unveiled details of its 3G network as it celebrates its first year in the market.

Telecom will propose separating into two separate companies to take part in the Government's ultra-fast broadband project.

The US is spending billions to combat an online threat that doesn't exist, reckons security veteran.