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How old is your iPhone? 2degrees reveals shutdown date for 3G network
It follows rivals Spark and One NZ, who have already announced kill dates.
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2degrees founder offers $5000 reward after home break-in, car theft
Precious Lexus is more than a car - it is a talisman.
One NZ expands measures to counter child exploitation material
Spark, 2degrees strengthen protections to block websites with CSAM content.
As Spark Sport enters final days, Sky hikes pricing
Broadcaster says the rise is down to 'rights inflation', highlights new content.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Spark Sport closure: TVNZ updates on transition, with one hiccup
The telco's online sports service is free for its final month of existence.
Infratil taking full control of One NZ in $1.8b deal
The deal gives the telco an enterprise value of $5.9 billion.
Loaned $1.5b, never had a single loss: new $100m venture formed
'This is the result of many people over the years wanting to co-invest with our business.'
Changes at Chorus as two veterans exit - and one takes more power
The broadband network operator is restructuring into three business units.
Chorus: $500m needed for better rural broadband
UFB network operator sets date to retire copper.
Quid pro quo for free spectrum: Telcos reveal 5G rural upgrade spend. A good deal?
More details revealed of a scheme that's seen telcos receive spectrum at no cost.
$650m project: Spark to shift 1800 staff to new Auckland CBD headquarters
'It’s at a whole new level of quality, environmental sustainability and occupier comfort.'
Starlink speed: NZ watchdog's verdict amid handicapped rankings
Good news for the 'predatory' service.
Samsung NZ closes mobile kiosks
In a statement, they said the decision was made due to "changing customer preferences".
Who wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?
Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.
10-week wait for broadband: Chorus says sorry, and it’s 200 staff short
Green List delay as telecommunications skills initially left out.
‘Uber for drones’ launches in NZ - what you could earn
Accident sees Qantas pilot try a new direction.
Spark's future: Analysts rate its three-year plan
The telco's three areas of focus in its new strategic blueprint.
‘Predatory’ - rural ISPs on Starlink’s cut-price new deal for Kiwis
Competition lawyer weighs in.
Vodafone marks first day as One NZ by revealing ‘cell tower in the sky’ partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink
The deal mirrors one between Starlink and T-Mobile in the US; also: TVNZ dispute latest.
Breaking the glass ceiling: 10 of the most powerful women in NZ business
Kiwi women lead banks, a major airport and are entrepreneurs.
Juha Saarinen: How does Oppo’s flip phone stack up against the competition?
Juha Saarinen: Only four phonemakers currently field foldable phones.
Is it the worst time for Sky TV to offshore support? CEO on new Sky Box rollout
Is it the worst possible time to send helpdesk jobs to Manila?
Sky TV tops 1 million customers with streaming gains, but profit dips
Full-year operating earnings guidance narrowed. Sky Box rollout finally underway.
Spark boss on spate of stolen generators, direct financial cost of cyclone
Shareholders enjoy a $350m windfall following the sale of the cell tower network.
Spark reports bumper half-year profit on cell tower sale, but underlying numbers weaker
$350m to shareholders. Tower windfall could become politically charged, post-Gabrielle.
Spark says Australia’s ‘Black Summer’ response provides model for boosting network resilience
Who'll foot the bill for better infrastructure? Minister, telco take different tacks.
Basic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunder
Telco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.
Cyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be needed
Hold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?