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2degrees: No, not sold, buying!
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
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Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.
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Consumer NZ poll slams Vodafone and Spark
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Consumer NZ survey finds sharp drop in customer satisfaction with Vodafone and Spark, underperforming in service reliability.
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Reduced profits and fewer ISPs – the NZ ISP Market In 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Brendan Ritchie takes a look at the increasing difficulty ISPs face in their quest to return a profit for their shareholders.
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Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we’ve had a great year.
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Orcon reveals Gigatown launch plans ahead of tonight's Gigatown announcement
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Ahead of tonight's announcement, Orcon unveils its Gigatown plans, promising top-notch services and a free Roku 3 for ultra-fast internet users.
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Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.
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Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.
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Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
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CallPlus Group brings on board Alcatel-Lucent executive
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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CallPlus Group appoints Philip Carden to board; with over 25 years in telecoms, his experience is seen as invaluable for company's growth.
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Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.
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CallPlus takes on the 'big boys' with new Orcon and Flip hires
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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CallPlus Group appoints new leaders for Orcon and Flip brands, positioning the three CallPlus residential brands to challenge rivals.
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Done deal as Kiwi Internet Provider buys Orcon...
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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CallPlus Group acquires Orcon, joining its portfolio of ISPs and boosting its market share to 15% in a strategic move to challenge leading providers.
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Google releases NZ video quality report
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
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Company linked to Orcon part-owner avoids liquidation
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Vivid Networks, the company linked with Orcon part-owner Warren Hurst, avoided liquidation in Auckland’s High Court yesterday.
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Distie deal thrills, Orcon spills and dollar bills
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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Orcon's bidding drama, Renaissance's $1 deal shocker, and big distie wins shape New Zealand's channel market in 2014's first half.
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Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.
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The simple but effective way to conquer the NZ tech space...
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Seeby Woodhouse, founder of New Zealand-based Internet Service Provider Voyager, aims to simplify the telco market.
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2degrees likely buyer for Orcon?
Mon, 5th May 2014
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2degrees is in talks to acquire a significant stake in Orcon, potentially taking full ownership to bolster its broadband offerings.
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When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.
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Orcon cuts off Dotcom internet campaign...
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Orcon has revealed its campaign featuring Kim Dotcom is coming to an end, as the internet mogul focuses on his political aspirations.
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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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The Warehouse has 'absolutely no intention' of buying Orcon
Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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The Warehouse Group has absolutely no intention of being involved in the bid and due diligence activity for Orcon, according to company CEO Mark Powell.