Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 166

Better late than never... Xtra security warning
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Telecom finally rolls out a password change program for Yahoo Xtra accounts compromised in a recent cyber attack, affecting about 5% of users.

Why the cops took a bite of the Apple
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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NZ Police favour Apple tech, opting for iPhones and iPads after an 11-month trial, reveals their communications manager.

Cops choose Apple on Vodafone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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NZ Police to deploy Apple iPhones and iPads to 6000 members in a tech overhaul aimed at increasing efficiency on the frontline.

Will Telecom drop Yahoo?
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Telecom review email service for broadband customers after Kiwi breach in 'phishing attack.' CEO admits change is needed.

Hacked off customers to change passwords
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Telecom urges all customers to reset passwords after YahooXtra email hack, amidst ongoing breaches and worsening security concerns.

Spam attack worse than first thought
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Telecom may have underestimated the scale of the recent YahooXtra email breaches, according to industry expert Paul Matthews.

Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Government announces two scheduled reviews of regulatory framework for telecommunications services are to begin immediately, but what will they find?.

Spammers hijack Yahoo Xtra email accounts
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Hundreds of Kiwis' emails compromised in phishing attack, as spammers target Yahoo Xtra accounts, leaving users and Telecom grappling for security.

Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.

Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.

Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.

Tim Berners-Lee sparks new thoughts on Open Standards whilst 'Anti-software patents in NZ' campaign continues
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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This week saw the Inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee come to New Zealand to talk about Open Standards.

Telecom extends $75 broadband plan
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Telecom extends its popular $75 Home Phone and Broadband deal, doubling data to 30GB until 2024, catering to surging online demands.

Chatham Islands set for telco boost
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.

Ultrafast Fibre adopts Oz portal
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Ultrafast Fibre partners with Australian firm DGIT, advancing NZ's broadband with a cutting-edge interface in the North Island.

Vodafone doubles Auckland’s network capacity
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.

Ask web inventor Berners-Lee a question
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee is set to speak in Wellington next month, with the public offered the chance to ask him questions.

CEO Geoff Hunt to leave Kordia
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Kordia Group CEO Geoff Hunt to step down after eight years. Company announces restructuring and merger with Kordia Networks.

New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about
Sat, 19th Jan 2013
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NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.

Dotcom prepares for Mega launch party
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Kim Dotcom gears up for an extravagant party at his mansion to launch Mega.co.nz, amid high anticipation and ice cream giveaways.