2degrees stories - Page 2
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Opensignal report analyses and awards NZ network providers
Fri, 6th May 2022
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5g & beyond
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.
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2degrees partners with Umbrellar and Microsoft for cloud solutions
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cloud services
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customers
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microsoft
2degrees partners with Microsoft and Umbrellar to launch Cloud Navigator, delivering streamlined cloud services for Kiwi businesses.
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Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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chorus
The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
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ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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mobile networking
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.
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2degrees officially launches 5G Network rollout in New Zealand
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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broadband
After a series of tests and optimisation demonstrations over the last year, 2degrees has announced the official launch of its 5G Network in New Zealand.
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2degrees helps working Kiwis switch off with new app
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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hybrid & remote work
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social media
New app by 2degrees aims to encourage mindful phone use among New Zealand adults, who are seeking a better balance between online and real life.
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New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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telco
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orcon
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m&a
Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
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ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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orcon
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m&a
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2degrees
The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.
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2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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orcon
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m&a
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telco
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
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2degrees launches new business product to tackle hybrid engagement problems
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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phone
2degrees has launched its new Group Text business product to help solve many of the challenges that have come from hybrid work and engagement.
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2degrees goes live with its 5G network
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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telco
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2degrees
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.
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Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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skills gap
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2degrees
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data resilience
Digital skills, access, and technology are key ingredients for business resilience, according to a study by 2degrees.
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2degrees public listing paused while merger discussions with Orcon continue
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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telco
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orcon
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m&a
Activity on an initial public offering of the shares of Two Degrees has been put on pause while discussions of a potential merger continue.
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2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from Ookla
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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4g technology
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2degrees
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ookla
Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.
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2degrees reports record annual revenue
Mon, 10th May 2021
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telco
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2degrees
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vested
Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.
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NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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4g technology
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2degrees
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vodafone
However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.
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Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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smartphones
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telco
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
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Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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fintechs
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financial systems
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deloitte
Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.
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Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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telco
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2degrees
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commerce commission
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
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How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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2degrees
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covid-19
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sme
New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.