Determined newcomer 2Degrees forces the big two telcos to seriously court Kiwi consumers.

Wine coolers, power-suits and Gloss came and went in the 1980s - but mobile phones have stayed around.

The balance of power is shifting in the competitive world of NZ advertising.

Technology company Rakon reported first half revenue up 20 per cent from the previous six months.

Around 750 homes in Remuera were left without landline phones.

Apple iPhone owners in Australia say their smartphones have been hacked to show an image of 1980s pop star Rick Astley.

Telecom chief executive Paul Reynolds says early sales for the WCDMA network have been strong.

New Zealand providers are well placed to take advantage of changes in internet services, says Adam Gifford.

Telecom is crying foul over the government's proposed changes to the levy put in place to protect rural customers when the carrier was privatised in the 1990s, saying it will lead to less investment in outlying areas.

Police reported high compliance with the new hand-held cellphone ban after its introduction yesterday.

CallPlus is set to join the list of telcos installing equipment in Telecom exchanges with a focus on provincial cities.

Holding your cellphone while driving is now banned - but debate is still raging over whether the new law will reduce the accident rate.

Cellphone use may not affect drivers' insurance claims in the case of an accident, but employers are taking a hard line.