Govt mulls cyber security awareness advisory group

Featured NetGuide The government is considering setting up an advice group on how to improve public awareness about the risks of cyber-security, as internet-based crime becomes increasingly prevalent.   Read More →

Teleco Commissioner continues with UBA pricing review

Telco Review Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale will press ahead with a review of wholesale broadband pricing on Chorus’s ageing copper lines.   Read More →

Good things come to those who wait

Featured Telco Review Government’s $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?   Read More →

UFB and RBI school report: C+

NetGuide Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.   Read More →

4G spectrum auction in third quarter, no iwi allocation

Telco Review The government will auction allocations for the radio spectrum band being set aside for 4G mobile phones in the third quarter of the year, but won’t have a sweetener for iwi.   Read More →

Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?

Telco Review Government announces two scheduled reviews of regulatory framework for telecommunications services are to begin immediately, but what will they find?   Read More →

Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island

NetGuide Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.   Read More →

NZ rejects international teleco treaty changes

Telco Review Kiwis reject a push to bring the internet under stronger state control.   Read More →

Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?

Telco Review Labour criticises Minister of Communications for refusing to pass wholesale costs onto Kiwi households.   Read More →

Key’s Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis

Telco Review Is John Key determined to ensure New Zealand broadband households’ bills are $12 higher a month?   Read More →

Chorus comfy but consumers lose out

Telco Review Kiwi customers coming off second best following Commerce Commission decision.   Read More →

Government considers Commerce Commission report

Telco Review Government receives draft determination on pricing for the unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and a final determination on the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL).   Read More →

IT industry needs to “delve a little deeper”

Featured IT Brief Amy Adams encourages Kiwi companies to invest in high-tech innovation across New Zealand.   Read More →

Flying New Zealand’s ICT flag

Featured IT Brief Kiwi ICT sector urged to “fly its flag” more aggressively to promote its value as a key driver in the economy and attract much needed talent.   Read More →

UFB build begins in Whakatane

Telco Review Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.   Read More →