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Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.
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The simple but effective way to conquer the NZ tech space...

Wed, 7th May 2014
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Seeby Woodhouse, founder of New Zealand-based Internet Service Provider Voyager, aims to simplify the telco market.
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2degrees likely buyer for Orcon?

Mon, 5th May 2014
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2degrees is in talks to acquire a significant stake in Orcon, potentially taking full ownership to bolster its broadband offerings.
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When is unlimited broadband actually unlimited?

Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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Telecom's new 'unlimited' broadband data plans have been questioned by the Telecommunications Users Association.
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Orcon cuts off Dotcom internet campaign...

Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Orcon has revealed its campaign featuring Kim Dotcom is coming to an end, as the internet mogul focuses on his political aspirations.
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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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The Warehouse has 'absolutely no intention' of buying Orcon

Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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The Warehouse Group has absolutely no intention of being involved in the bid and due diligence activity for Orcon, according to company CEO Mark Powell.
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State of Orcon; Who’s buying…?

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Following increased media speculation that Orcon is being touted to buyers, more details of the alleged sale surfaced over the weekend.
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State of Orcon; Timeline of events…

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
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Five bids come in for under-fire Orcon…

Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Orcon sparks bidding war: 2degrees, CallPlus, and The Warehouse among the top contenders for the ISP, reports say.
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State of Orcon; We dig the dirt

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Orcon looks to raise capital as rapid growth follows uncapped broadband campaign, according to CEO Greg McAlister.
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What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
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Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.
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“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad

Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.
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Report claims Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in NZ

Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.
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Orcon to pass on full copper price reduction to customers

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Orcon CEO Greg McAlister has reiterated the company’s commitment to lower broadband prices and promises to pass on any copper savings directly to consumers.
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Orcon resolves Wellington Labour weekend internet outage

Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Orcon has confirmed the internet outage in Wellington Central which occurred over the weekend is now resolved.
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Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ

Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.
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NZ fibre technology shows superior speed

Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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Fibre speeds are faster but for the first time, congestion is apparent on the 100Mb/s service for Orcon and Snap.