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Trees that tweet, Duran Duran go 3G at mobile mega-show
Telecommunications reporter Helen Twose talks to 80s hair bands, gets tweeted at by a shrub, sees Audi's Wi-Fi-toting A8 and meets a guy paid to roll his eyes at the Mobile World Congress.

Telecom launches inquiry into 'F*** you' call centre text
Telecom is investigating claims a customer received an abusive text from its call centre after complaining of delays in her cellphone service.

Mobile tech could 'reshape society' says Vodafone boss
Telecommunications reporter Helen Twose looks at the latest and greatest from the show floor at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Salesman 'crippled' by internet charges
A kiwi salesman was stunned to receive a $1100 bill from Telecom for just 10 minutes of internet access from his laptop.

2degrees signs up 206,000 new mobile customers
Newcomer mobile company 2degrees says it has signed up 206,000 active customers in its first six months.

Reynolds: Telecom's profits down but making progress
Telecom has announced a profit of $80 million in the December quarter, down 23.8 percent on the same period last year in what it called a 'solid result'.

Cell towers don't affect property values, says researcher
Cell towers have 'no significant impact' on home values, an Auckland University academic has found.