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  • WorldMode phones – will they roam to Telecom’s new mobile network?

    Telecom mobile customers might want to hold fire on their WorldMode handset purchase, as it appears the Samsung model currently on the market won’t be capable of roaming on the new network the telco is launching later this year. However, new handsets being introduced into the market soon will have this dual-network capability.... >> more

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  • Investment debate needs far wider participation - TUANZ

    Ernie Newman

    Among the usual barrage of just-before-Christmas-under-the-radar releases from the government was an "open letter" from minister Cunliffe to "the telecommunications industry" inviting recipients to take part in a dialogue on investment incentives.TUANZ was invited to participate in the process and comment on the terms of reference.Our... >> more

    Categories: Fixed line carriers | Innovation | ISPs | Regulatory | TUANZ policy | Vendors | Wireless carriers

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  • Mobile pricing - Vodafone claims a breakthrough

    Ernie Newman

    As recently as yesterday  the DomPost published an opinion piece by TUANZ in which we referred to, among other things, the high pricing of mobile phones in New Zealand.Today Vodafone NZ has issued a release saying its consumer prices are now in the top (cheaper) half of the OECD.If it's true it's great news. Consumers have... >> more

    Categories: Innovation | ISPs | Regulatory | TUANZ policy | Wireless carriers

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