Orcon stories
2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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slingshot
2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile telecommunications tower assets to Connexa for NZD $1.076 billion.
Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering
Mon, 1st Aug 2022
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fibre
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orcon
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connectivity
Orcon has today launched the next generation of fibre speeds in Christchurch, bringing its Hyperfibre offering to the city.
ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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mobile networking
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.
New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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telco
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orcon
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m&a
Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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orcon
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m&a
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2degrees
The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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orcon
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m&a
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telco
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
2degrees public listing paused while merger discussions with Orcon continue
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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telco
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orcon
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m&a
Activity on an initial public offering of the shares of Two Degrees has been put on pause while discussions of a potential merger continue.
Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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fibre
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telco
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orcon
Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan, doubling the speed of its fastest plan less than 18 months after its 4Gbps launch.
Orcon scraps business & residential internet plans for more 'tailored' approach
Mon, 24th May 2021
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cloud services
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telco
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4g technology
Vocus-owned ISP Orcon is replacing its 'business' and 'residential' plans with a tailored approach to meet every customer's needs.
NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing
Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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flip
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commerce commission
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orcon
Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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orcon
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slingshot
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telco
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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kordia
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orcon
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asb bank
Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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commerce commission
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telco
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flip
The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.
The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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orcon
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trustpower
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telco
New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.
Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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orcon
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slingshot
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m&a
Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company’s Aussie data centre assets.
Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB
Wed, 24th May 2017
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chorus
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orcon
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cloud services
Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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fibre
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telco
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orcon
Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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telco
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orcon
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ufb
Orcon expands its Gig plans to Whangarei, following successful uptake in other metropolitan areas across New Zealand.
Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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kordia
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telco
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nz
Kordia has announced that Scott Bartlett will be taking up the role of Group CEO, responsible for both the company's NZ and Australian operations.
2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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telco
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orcon
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awards
Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.