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NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims

Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.
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Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Mon, 20th May 2019
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Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
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Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition

Thu, 16th May 2019
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The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.
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Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch

Thu, 16th May 2019
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Chief executives from New Zealand's largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.
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NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.
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2degrees jumps on the bundle bandwagon with Amazon Prime

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Following the trend set by Vodafone and Spark, 2degrees is trying to lure customers into a contract with the promise of access to streaming content.
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2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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2degrees guarantees no broadband price hikes for 2019, setting itself apart from competitors Spark and Vodafone who announce increases.
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Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

Thu, 31st May 2018
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New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
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NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
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2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.
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ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
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Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand's best broadband provider. So who won?.
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End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.
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2degrees' chief fixed officer - Snap owner Mark Petrie - moves on

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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2degrees' chief fixed officer, Mark Petrie, will leave the telecommunications company later this year after overseeing the integration with Snap.
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New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees

Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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OPPO launches in New Zealand with range of smartphones, aiming to offer premium quality at an affordable price.
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Spark and 2degrees respond to Gisborne power outage

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Amid Gisborne's power woes, Spark acts to sustain services; 2degrees shifts to 3G. Locals brace for intermittent mobile access.
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67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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This time those people wandering around with phones are not trying to catch cutesy fictional characters. They're after free 2degrees mobile data.
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Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.
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Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.
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2degrees targets 'multi-device' users with new fibre broadband offering

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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2degrees is continuing its quest into the Gigabit market with 'Speed Boost', a service that it says will help achieve the 'fastest speeds possible'.