Global Mode stories
Global Mode saga falls to big media companies
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Global Mode service, which allowed access to international content, will no longer be available in New Zealand from 1 September 2015.
Slingshot tops for quality service
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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Slingshot hailed for exceptional customer service, outshining rivals to clinch top spot at Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards.
Shots continue in global mode fracas
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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tvnz
Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.
Global Mode saga: Legal action to go ahead
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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callplus
Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have today announced they will progress legal action against Call Plus and ByPass Network Services.
‘Bullying’ and ‘threatening’: Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.
D-Day: InternetNZ chief slams Global Mode legal action
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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internetnz
Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and Mediaworks have threatened to sue CallPlus and other NZ ISPs over their use of Global Mode DNS services.
Another ISP bows to Global Mode pressure - Kiwis missing out
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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primowireless
Regional broadband provider, PrimoWireless, forced to disable global mode service due to legal threat from media companies.
Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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tvnz
Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.
Opinion: TV networks vs ISP - the bunfight continues
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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gaming
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Wouldn’t it be a prudent move to attempt to understand why people are seeking alternatives over broadcast TV?.
CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.
Orcon unlocks the internet with launch of Global Mode
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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orcon
Orcon allows customers to access blocked international sites with Global Mode, as streaming survey results show shift from broadcast TV.
TV giants question Slingshot's interpretation of the law...
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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netflix
TV giants clash with Slingshot over legal interpretations amid a heated debate on geo-blocking and content importation laws.
Opinion: Broadcasters, it’s over to you…
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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netflix
Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.
TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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slingshot
Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.
TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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tvnz
TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.
Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Sky TV bans Slingshot’s Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.