2degrees stories - Page 5
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
2degrees jumps on the bundle bandwagon with Amazon Prime
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Following the trend set by Vodafone and Spark, 2degrees is trying to lure customers into a contract with the promise of access to streaming content.
2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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2degrees guarantees no broadband price hikes for 2019, setting itself apart from competitors Spark and Vodafone who announce increases.
No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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smartphones
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Google’s offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.
ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Despite Vodafone and Spark’s protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.
2degrees leaps to the cloud with Commvault HyperScale Software
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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2degrees was already using Commvault’s data protection solutions but recognised the need for a more holistic approach.
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Thu, 31st May 2018
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rural broadband initiative
New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.
The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.
TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.
2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.
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.
Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Deloitte honours winners at its 2017 Top 200 Awards in Auckland, celebrating business excellence in New Zealand.
Who’s the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand’s best broadband provider. So who won?.
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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wireless networks
2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.
2degrees' chief fixed officer - Snap owner Mark Petrie - moves on
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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2degrees' chief fixed officer, Mark Petrie, will leave the telecommunications company later this year after overseeing the integration with Snap.
2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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2degrees and Chorus will commission the new 100Gb/s capacity during August. 2degrees is Chorus’ first national 100Gb/s customer.
Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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smart cities
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displays & projectors
NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.