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Latest Christchurch communications updates
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Latest Christchurch communications updates

NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011
Vodafone, 2degrees, Telecom, Gen-i issue ChCh updates
Unified Communications

Vodafone, 2degrees, Telecom, Gen-i issue ChCh updates

Click through for all the latest updates from New Zealand's telecommunications companies about coverage and services in Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Gaming

Earthquake rocks Christchurch

Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network
Unified Communications

Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network

Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
2degrees launches IDEOS X5
Unified Communications

2degrees launches IDEOS X5

2degrees releases Android 2.2-powered IDEOS X5 in NZ, featuring a Snapdragon processor and 720p HD video capability, priced at $549.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
Vodafone launches internet keyboard
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches internet keyboard

Vodafone has unveiled Webbox, a plug-and-play keyboard that turns any TV with RCA connectors into an internet portal via 2.5G and EDGE networks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2011
2000 texts a month for $10
Unified Communications

2000 texts a month for $10

2degrees now offers a whopping 2000 texts for just $10 a month, making staying connected in NZ more affordable than ever.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
2degrees invests $100m in network growth
Unified Communications

2degrees invests $100m in network growth

2degrees announces a £100m network expansion to extend 4G across New Zealand, in partnership with Huawei, boosting speed and capacity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Free-to-call business directory launch delayed
Unified Communications

Free-to-call business directory launch delayed

Businesses urged to update their details for the new 0133 service, while carrier testing falls behind schedule.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
Bring the noise
Unified Communications

Bring the noise

NZ companies warned to embrace social media in customer service or risk losing out to savvy online consumers and tarnishing their brand.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Vodafone shuts Egypt call centre
Unified Communications

Vodafone shuts Egypt call centre

Following political unrest in Egypt, Vodafone has closed its 180-strong contact centre and is advising roaming customers to return home.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
2degrees creates 80 Christchurch jobs
Unified Communications

2degrees creates 80 Christchurch jobs

2degrees to open new contact centre in Christchurch CBD, creating 80 jobs to enhance its customer service, says CEO Eric Hertz.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Unified Communications

2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan

2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
2degrees launches second Android device
Unified Communications

2degrees launches second Android device

2degrees launches $449 LG Optimus One, a budget Android with car nav features, making waves as a sophisticated handset in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2010
Who dares wins
Unified Communications

Who dares wins

Huawei debuts its branded IDEOS smartphone in NZ, marking a significant leap in its business evolution and a dive into ultra-fast broadband tech.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
'Frenemies' unite for rural
Unified Communications

'Frenemies' unite for rural

Telecom and Vodafone join forces to transform rural New Zealand's broadband, offering a unified solution to bridge the digital divide.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
2degrees: 30 new stores in 12 months
Unified Communications

2degrees: 30 new stores in 12 months

2degrees to open 30 stores across NZ in a £30m retail expansion, bucking recession trends and creating 200 jobs, starting this weekend.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2010
2degrees shareholders inject more cash
Unified Communications

2degrees shareholders inject more cash

2degrees shareholders bolster the NZ telco with a further US$23.5m, backing its growth in the competitive $2.4bn industry.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2010
Samsung Galaxy Tab sells 600k
Unified Communications

Samsung Galaxy Tab sells 600k

Samsung's Galaxy Tab reaches a milestone, selling over 600,000 units globally (excluding New Zealand) in just one month, eyeing one million by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2010