Slingshot stories
Data is key to performance & productivity in Gen Z workforce: Report
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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New report by Slingshot finds that data is key to productivity for Gen Z workers, with 72% using it to enhance performance.
2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile telecommunications tower assets to Connexa for NZD $1.076 billion.
Slingshot partners with Open for single-bill insurance
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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Slingshot partners with Open to offer insurance, energy, and telecoms on a single bill, providing convenience and discounts.
Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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cleantech
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voip
Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.
Slingshot makes Te Reo Maori important part of customer experience
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Internet service provider, Slingshot, is recruiting Te Reo-speaking support staff to provide customer service in Te Reo Maori.
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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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.
Canstar Blue’s SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.
Slingshot warned for misleading discount claims
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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commerce commission
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retail
Slingshot faces a warning from the Commerce Commission, accused of misleading customers about a 10% discount for bundling broadband and electricity services.
Slingshot recruits celebs to design modems that aren’t eyesores
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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uc
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telco
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slingshot
With most modems being banished to dark corners or closets, Slingshot is looking to change the trend with its uniquely designed modems.
Who’s the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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telco
The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand’s best broadband provider. So who won?.
Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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orcon
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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.
New platform helps corporate giants connect to Australian startups
Mon, 29th May 2017
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coventured
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startups
CoVentured launches to bridge Aussie corporates with startups, enhancing innovation and economic growth in the wake of slipping global ranks.
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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fibre
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telco
Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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martech
The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.
Slingshot launches anti-porn control switch
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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parental control
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pornography
New Zealand ISP Slingshot rolls out a potent parental control tool, addressing Kiwi parents' concerns over kids' exposure to online smut.
2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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telco
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Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.
Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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telco
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Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.
Woosh customers sold to rival Slingshot
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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slingshot
Slingshot snaps up 9,000-strong user base from Woosh, bolstering its position in NZ's competitive broadband landscape.