Telcos stories - Page 43

Minister urges telcos to adopt a 111 code that overlooks VoIP users, raising concerns for emergency service accessibility.

ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.

TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.

Vodafone NZ sees another top exec departure, with Networks GM Mike Davies leaving amid a wave of high-level exits.

Woosh defies setbacks, revitalises its fixed line plans with unique data caps, outstripping competitors and redefining connectivity.

Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

Minister Joyce threatens regulations after a 111 emergency call fails during a network outage, stressing the need for reliability.

Global telcos form alliance to launch a mobile app platform, directly challenging Apple's dominance in the apps market.

TelstraClear has re-launched a suite of mobile products aimed at businesses today as part of a new agreement with Vodafone.

TUANZ has been the user's voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it's been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.

Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.

Learning from NEAL: A $1.5bn broadband investment and fibre to schools prompts a review of the North Shore Education Access Loop's mixed success.

With all bids now in by 4pm, telcos and lines companies gear up for a fierce competition over the government's USD $1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.

WorldxChange, a fixed line provider, turns down MVNO offers from Vodafone and Telecom, criticising them as mere reseller deals, not genuine competition.

Proposal to transfer control of New Zealand's phone numbers unlikely to force 2Degrees to join Telecommunications Carriers Forum.

Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees face challenges as they upgrade networks and compete for faster data speeds, according to a report by Compuware.

A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.