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Xtra finds Yahoo, MSN goes to ACP
Posted Wed 28 February 2007 @ 9:36 a.m. by Sarah Putt
On the morning of the media launch of Yahoo!Xtra, a press release has arrived confirming Microsoft’s new online direction.
The company’s site www.msn.co.nz will provide a similar information and entertainment service, using content from ACP Media and ninemsn in Australia. It has also formed a partnership with TV3, job site... >> more
Categories: Innovation
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Bold New Broadband Plan for Wellington
Posted Wed 28 February 2007 @ 5:49 a.m. by Ernie Newman
The Wellington City Council has unveiled a plan to roll out fast Internet right through the city and suburbs. It will use the city's trolley bus wiring to extend the highly successful fibre network owned by Citylink beyond the CBD, to encompass the whole of the city and suburbs. Funding may involve a public private partnership.... >> more
Categories: Fixed line carriers | Innovation | ISPs | TUANZ policy
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Anti-Spam Act Passed
Posted Wed 28 February 2007 @ 5:39 a.m. by Ernie Newman
The Anti-Spam Bill passed its third reading in parliament yesterday. This brings New Zealand into line with most developed countries. There has been concern that if New Zealand lagged behind in outlawing spam we could become a haven for spammers, and that loophole has now been closed. TUANZ welcomes this. >> more
Categories: ISPs | TUANZ policy