Vodafone stories - Page 13
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
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.
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.
Vodafone closes email service – urges customers to set up free FWD system
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Vodafone NZ's email service is closing for good at the end of this month and the telco is urging its customers to set up an auto-forwarding service.
Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.
It’s officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealanders bid farewell to landlines as Vodafone transitions customers to voice over broadband, preempting Spark's PSTN shut down by 2022.
Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealand has some statistics we can’t be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.
Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.
Vodafone Australia partners with machine data company Splunk
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Vodafone Australia partners with Splunk to automate processes and gain insights for improved customer experience.
4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today’s draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
Vodafone Australia moves into NEXTDC's Perth data center
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Vodafone is launching a point-of-presence at NEXTDC’s perth data center which will link to the teleco company’s super hub.
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.
Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.
The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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86% of high-growth companies see cybersecurity as a means of new business opportunities, not just defence, says Vodafone report.
Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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H&S education is often put on the same ‘boring level’ as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.