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Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger
Chorus

Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger

Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Telecom CEO to resign after demerger
Government

Telecom CEO to resign after demerger

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds to resign after finalising company's demerger, marking an 'important era' for the firm and New Zealand's telecom landscape.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments
Unified Communications

Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments

Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Aug 2011
Telecom under attack from Labour
Chorus

Telecom under attack from Labour

Labour slams Telecom for monopolistic practices, demands tighter regulations. Clare Curran criticises secretive UFB deal process, proposes network regulator.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
Exec shuffle at Telecom
Chorus

Exec shuffle at Telecom

Telecom reshuffles execs amid Chorus demerger to enhance UFB and RBI efforts, aiming for sharper customer focus, says CEO Reynolds.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Government

ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination

The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011

Global Stories

Chorus stories

Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...

Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard

Paul Reynolds to exit as Telecom CEO, hailed for averting company's decline and securing its future in NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband scheme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Government approves Telecom split
Unified Communications

Government approves Telecom split

The government has approved Telecom's separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2011
Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait

Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2011
Fibre Watch: The $5 million question
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: The $5 million question

As Telecom releases details of its asset split, Paul Reynolds' future with the company after its de-merger remains unclear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
Telecom releases demerger documents
Unified Communications

Telecom releases demerger documents

Telecom releases documents outlining plan to separate from Chorus for government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011
CEO to keep role following de-merger
Unified Communications

CEO to keep role following de-merger

Mark Ratcliffe retains CEO role post-Chorus de-merger, ensuring leadership continuity for the network arm as shareholders vote.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011
Broadband debate: A good Rogering
Unified Communications

Broadband debate: A good Rogering

The Telco Bill stirs controversy over the $1.35bn Ultrafast Broadband initiative, despite assurances of improved rural school connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Labour still angry at UFB bill
Unified Communications

Labour still angry at UFB bill

Labour opposes Telecom bill, claiming it allows the company to overcharge; predicts higher charges and poorer service for customers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011
National passes UFB law
Unified Communications

National passes UFB law

NZ's government passes UFB law, marking a leap towards innovative economy and sparking debate over Telecom's advantage in the broadband rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Fibre Watch: A good Rogering
Chorus

Fibre Watch: A good Rogering

The telco reform law has passed its next stage in Parliament, but not before receiving a caustic critique from political veteran Sir Roger Douglas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011
Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook
Unified Communications

Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook

International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011