Sky stories - Page 2

Sky, Vodafone merger 'raises some questions'
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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internetnz
InternetNZ us calling for network neutrality following the proposed merger of Sky and Vodafone announced last week.

Vodafone NZ/Sky merger is good news for its competitors
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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telecommunications
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This is good news for DTS and any other business focused ISP. Everything coming out of Vodafone and Sky seems to relate to the consumer market.

The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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telecommunications
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There is a lot of hype surrounding the recent announcement, but what does it all actually mean?.

Shots continue in global mode fracas
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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tvnz
Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.

CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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telecommunications
CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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telecommunications
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It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.

One down... First ISP bows to geo-block pressure
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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tvnz
Unlimited Internet has become the first New Zealand ISP to bow to pressure from broadcasters over ISPs providing access to geo-blocked content.

TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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digital entertainment
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global mode
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slingshot
Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.

Telecom takes on Sky with 5000 hours of Lightbox content...
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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digital entertainment
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internet
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lightbox
Lightbox will provide up to 5000 hours of TV content for Kiwis, as Telecom takes the fight to internet-television industry rival Sky.

Sky TV set to launch subscription video on demand
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Sky TV to launch standalone SVOD service in 2014, partners with Vodafone for broadband bundle. 100,000 homes already on board.

Say hello to Sky Go on iPhone and iPad…
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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technology gifts
SKY customers can now enjoy live sport, news, movies and more on their Apple iPhone or iPad with the new SKY GO App.

Commerce Commission issues Sky with telco warning
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Commission issues warning regarding Sky’s contracts with telco retail service providers, claiming the deals likely harmed competition.

Online video market ‘large and evolving’: Sky
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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government
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commerce commission
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telstraclear
Submission to Commerce Commission predicts ‘imminent’ arrival of ‘major international players’.

Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation
Thu, 17th May 2012
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tvnz
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sky
Investigation into joint venture with TVNZ throws up concerns about contracts with ISPs.

Digital switchover dates confirmed
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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telstraclear
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sky
Digital television broadcasting switch to happen region-by-region.

Telecom to sell Sky alongside home lines
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Telecom and SKY have announced a deal to enable the telco to sell television services alongside home line, mobile and broadband products.

SonicWall's Redman resigns
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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smartphones
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apple
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broadband
ANZ country manager Dean Redman to leave the internet security solutions provider next week.

Telcos pledge unmetered iSky access
Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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video
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digital entertainment
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telecommunications
Six New Zealand telecommunications companies have promised unmetered iSky access to their subscribers.

Is iSKY headed to Xbox 360, PS3? - Updated
Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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gaming
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technology gifts
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telecommunications
At an iSKY conference held this afternoon, the broadcaster revealed its intentions to launch its platform on the popular home-gaming consoles.