2degrees stories
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
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2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.
HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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HPE and 2degrees are building a sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand to keep telco data onshore and power smarter, more resilient networks.
NiCE honours EMEA & APAC firms for AI-driven CX excellence
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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NiCE celebrates EMEA and APAC firms for AI-driven customer experience excellence at its 2025 International CX Excellence Awards, spotlighting innovation and impact.
New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
2degrees goes live with its 5G network
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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Ahead of the scheduled Q1 2022 customer launch, the 2degrees 5G network has been switched on in central Auckland and Wellington for testing and optimisation.
2degrees public listing paused while merger discussions with Orcon continue
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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Activity on an initial public offering of the shares of Two Degrees has been put on pause while discussions of a potential merger continue.
2degrees reports record annual revenue
Mon, 10th May 2021
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Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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2degrees unveils infrastructure sharing deal to end national roaming and complete its network while reaching NZ$1bn infrastructure investment.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Thu, 7th May 2020
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Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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2degrees plans to axe 120 jobs, 10% of its workforce, citing the economic fallout from COVID-19 as the catalyst for the drastic measures.
NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.