Vodafone stories - Page 7
Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
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.
Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million
Wed, 16th May 2018
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Vodafone has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Farmside from TeamTalk for USD $3 million, solidifying its commitment to rural broadband.
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.
Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
Vodafone Warriors fans could win a piece of a million dollar prize pool
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Vodafone introduced the Vodafone Stadium Live App for the Vodafone Warriors last year to bring fans closer to the action.
Vodafone heralds 5G as the start of the next industrial revolution
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Vodafone at their headquarters to see 5G in action and talk to CEO Russell Stanners about its applications.
Interview: Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao on workplace diversity & inclusion
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao shares how the company's focus on workplace diversity and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and empowers all employees.
Vodafone and Huawei test IP microwave backhaul for 5G
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone and Huawei's lab tests show IP microwave links can achieve up to 2.7 Gbps, presenting a viable 5G backhaul solution with low latency.
LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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5g & beyond
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem will power live 5G NR trials with Vodafone and other global operators as part of a push to commercialise 5G by 2019.
Datacloud UK 2018: Expert panel debates the value of edge
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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cloud services
Datacloud UK, an event focused on the data center market in the UK, opened in London with discussions on edge computing.
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.
Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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capital raising
Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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2degrees
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.
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.