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Airnet transforms to secure local leadership role
Chorus

Airnet transforms to secure local leadership role

Hawke's Bay's Airnet becomes fully local-owned, setting the stage for a bold leap in the regional telecom market with new leadership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2012
Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost
Unified Communications

Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost

Chorus partners with Huawei to enhance rural broadband across the UK, aiming to surpass RBI goals with advanced fibre-optic technology.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
Chorus exceeds funding expectations
Unified Communications

Chorus exceeds funding expectations

Chorus lands a massive $1.35bn for its demerger, surpassing its $1bn target due to high demand, fuelling its fibre network expansion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2011
Commerce Commission completes access reviews
Government

Commerce Commission completes access reviews

Commerce Commission revamps telco access rules, updating Standard Terms Determinations ahead of Telecom's split.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2011
Telecom, Chorus shares up
Chorus

Telecom, Chorus shares up

Telecom and Chorus shares rose on their NZX debut as separate entities, with Chorus up 11.26% to NZD $3.27 and Telecom rising 4.28% to NZD $2.02.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
Watchdog happy with telco's refund efforts
Government

Watchdog happy with telco's refund efforts

Telecom to refund overcharged customers USD $2.7 million after settling with Commerce Commission over a broadband data usage error caused by a software fault.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2011
Changing of the guard
Chorus

Changing of the guard

When Paul Reynolds leaves New Zealand next year his legacy as Telecom's CEO will be that he saved the company from spiralling into irrelevance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011

Global Stories

Chorus stories

The most influential people in telecommunications
Unified Communications

The most influential people in telecommunications

Revealed: The top 10 figures leading the UK's telecoms sphere, from innovative CEOs to pivotal government figures and industry disruptors.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Legal Tender: Cops eying high-tech car tracking
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Legal Tender: Cops eying high-tech car tracking

Police in the market for cutting-edge tech to track police vehicles, aiming for enhanced real-time control and security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011
UFB open access deeds approved
Unified Communications

UFB open access deeds approved

Gov approves deeds for UFB and RBI networks, paving way for competitive broadband services. A major step after Chorus' initial rejection.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
Mobility momentum to shake up channel
Unified Communications

Mobility momentum to shake up channel

Adapt now or face the consequences. That's the message to resellers – and customers and carriers – when it comes to mobility, discovers Keith Newman.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Putting the top 40 2011 in a telco context
Unified Communications

Putting the top 40 2011 in a telco context

Government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) Initiative continues to dominate the telecoms market as the industry undergoes significant changes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Telecom's turnaround as it votes on whether to split from Chorus
Unified Communications

Telecom's turnaround as it votes on whether to split from Chorus

Telecom eyes future growth, discussing Chorus split at Auckland AGM while CEO underlines strides in efficiency and service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Telecom demerger approved - split from Chorus in the pipeline
Unified Communications

Telecom demerger approved - split from Chorus in the pipeline

Telecom's shareholder vote massively approves its split from Chorus, paving the way for a major shake-up in broadband infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2011
Telecom to pay competitors $31.6 million
Unified Communications

Telecom to pay competitors $31.6 million

Telecom agrees to pay $31.6m to rivals, settling claims of unfair competition and marking a key step towards telecom industry reform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2011
Joyce rejects Chorus submission
Chorus

Joyce rejects Chorus submission

ICT Minister Steven Joyce has turned down Chorus' open access deed, urging revisions ahead of Telecom's demerger vote in weeks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2011
Telecom demerger one step closer
Unified Communications

Telecom demerger one step closer

Telecom will hold another vote at its annual meeting on October 26, and if this passes the demerger could be completed by November 30.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2011
Telecom sweetens stockholder deal
Chorus

Telecom sweetens stockholder deal

Telecom has boosted demerger incentives for stockholders, doubling the consent fee to 0.5% and adjusting interest rates to address credit rating concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011