Telecommunications
TVNZ files opposition claim against Vodafone's One NZ trademark
TVNZ says TVNZ 1 and One News are reputable brands, and it is keen to protect them.
Superannuation Fund looks to acquire Vodafone cell towers
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is among those rumoured to be in the running to snap up Vodafone NZ's cell towers.
Commerce Commission approves 2degrees Vocus merger
The merger of telecommunications companies 2degrees and Vocus has cleared a major hurdle with the Commerce Commission giving its blessing.
More than $1m sought in refunds for power and broadband customers
The Commerce Commission is seeking more than $1 million in refunds for Orcon and Slingshot customers, after alleging the companies failed to disclose early termination fees.
Digicel's Pacific portfolio reportedly poised for sale
A major player in telecommunications in the Pacific, the Caribbean company Digicel, has reportedly received approaches from prospective buyers. Audio
Com Com seeks feedback on copper withdrawal
By 2022, traditional landlines, are likely to be a thing of the past for most New Zealanders thanks to widespread access to fibre at home. Audio
Backlash over China's rising technological power
Ed White reports from Asia on a tumultuous period for China's biggest telecommunications company, Huawei, which is at the centre of an international backlash over China's rising technological power… Audio
Germany 'considers 5G ban' on Huawei amid global backlash
Chinese telecommunications company Huawei's activity could be restricted in Germany, after a number of countries have deemed it a security risk.
Another record year for Samoa investor, but changes loom
The Unit Trust of Samoa has had another record year, paying out just over one and a half million US dollars to investors, but ownership of a key strategic investment is about to change. Audio
Vodafone apologises for treating customers poorly after flooding
Vodafone says it 'got it's message wrong' when it told flood-affected customers in Edgecumbe they would need to pay break fees to disconnect their broadband. Video, Audio
Spark reaffirms 80 cent offer price for TeamTalk
Telecommunications company Spark says it won't budge on its offer price for small market player TeamTalk. Audio
Vodafone plans to take stake in TeamTalk business
Small telecommunications company TeamTalk is going to sell a majority stake in its rural internet service throwing a major obstacle in the way of Spark's takeover attempt. Audio
Telco review looks at partial deregulation of copper network
The telecommunications industry is warning there are risks in loosening price controls for the old copper network when fibre networks are up and running in the same region. Audio
Simon Poole
Simon Poole, of New Business Ventures, Finisar Ltd Australia, is an engineer and an entrepreneur who recently received the Charles Todd Medal - the most prestigious award made by the Australian… Audio
No sign yet of a revolutionary app in Fiji
Almost a week after its glamorous launch, there's little sign of a new mobile app hailed by Fiji's government as a 'multi-billion dollar venture,' but dismissed by many others as a con. Audio
Spark 'open to expansion' - managing director
Telecommunications company Spark is in better shape and returning to long-term sustainable growth, it says.
Telco companies attract most consumer complaints
Telecom companies sparked the most consumer complaints to the Commerce Commission last year. Complaints also flooded in about airlines, car sellers and domestic appliance traders. Audio
Privacy Commissioner responds to Yahoo breach
One hundred and thirty thousand New Zealanders may have had personal information stolen as part of the largest ever email hack. Privacy Commissioner John Edwards Audio
Fairfax move to broadband retailer surprises market
Fairfax's move into consumer broadband has surprised some analysts. Audio
New Zealanders double Internet data usage in just a year
New Zealanders have doubled their use use of data in just a year. And as Eric Fykberg reports the Internet community is actually patting itself on the back about how this huge demand is being handled.
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