Wireless Nation stories

Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
Wed, 18th May 2022
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Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.

Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

Chatham Islands get new IoT network
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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When world-leading IoT networks come to mind, you might not necessarily think of the Chatham Islands as having one of them.

Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.

SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.

Who’s the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand’s best broadband provider. So who won?.

Belkin ups its wireless charging game with IDT
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Belkin launches universal wireless charger with IDT tech, supporting both Qi and PMA standards for seamless device charging.

Toshiba launches single-chip 15W wireless power receiver
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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Toshiba unveils industry's first wireless power receiver with 15W capacity, capable of charging devices faster than wired chargers.

Innovators wanted for wireless charging contest
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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The contest asks electronics experts and tinkerers alike to offer creative ways to incorporate wireless charging capabilities into products.

Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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UC San Diego engineers make a breakthrough with a universal wireless charger, potentially ending the battle of incompatible standards.

Kickstarter for wireless iPhone charger gains momentum
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Start-up Bench Soft's innovative wireless charger for iPhone 6 electrifies Kickstarter, hitting £10,000 goal in just 48 hours.

In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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An estimated 50 million vehicles will offer built-in wireless charging by 2020, up from only 4 million vehicles offering the technology this year.

Wireless charging set to soar
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Wireless charging adoption for mobile devices is set to soar, with a fifth of wearables incorporating the technology.

Wireless Nation launches exclusive Netflix device
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Wireless Nation launches NightShift, an exclusive Netflix device, to help New Zealand users save time, money and data.

Samsung’s first wireless charger 'coming soon'
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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Samsung has released its first fast wireless charging pad in its online US store, stating it's compatible with Qi-enabled devices.

Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.

Qualcomm completes wireless charging first
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Qualcomm has engineered a solution to allow wireless charging with metal exteriors, making it the first company to do so.

Rumours fly about Microsoft’s new Windows flagship phones
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Microsoft’s upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.

World first: Solar wireless smartphone charger
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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MagSOL Labs unveils ESL, the pioneering solar-powered wireless phone charger, aiming to transform mobile charging globally.

Satellite rev-up on way as Wireless Nation inks new deal
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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Next-gen, high-speed services via satellite on the way after Wireless Nation signs deal with global satellite giant Gilat.