XT stories

Devexperts launches multi-currency upgrade for DXtrade XT platform
Fri, 24th May 2024
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Devexperts has upgraded its DXtrade XT platform to support multi-currency trading, enabling brokers to expand into international markets and trade in various currencies.

Final countdown for Telecom customers
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Telecom urges its CDMA customers to switch networks before the 31 July deadline to avoid losing connectivity and mobile numbers.

Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Telecom readies for CDMA network shutdown on July 31, urging users to switch to XT or risk losing services and possibly their numbers.

Why Telecom’s 4G hype is likely to backfire
Thu, 17th May 2012
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Telecom's early 4G hype may falter as they race to catch up with Vodafone, despite not fully testing LTE technology yet.

Telecom cracks the whip over CDMA users
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Telecom enlists Gary McCormick to urge CDMA users to switch to XT, with incentives like a free handset for postpaid plan commitments.

Telecom: a million problems, one 'Skinny' solution
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Telecom launches budget brand 'Skinny' to lure users from outdated CDMA network, aiming at young, low-spenders with deals from $4/week.

New Zealand’s cheapest Android smartphone - Updated
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Huawei and Telecom offer internet-capable handset for under $200, Vodafone matches with limited-edition Warriors device.

Telecom tempting XT customers with package deal
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Telecom offers XT network customers a new Total Home Mobile package, featuring 29c/min mobile calls, 300 texts, and 20GB internet for NZD $99 in major cities.

Motorola Xoom launched in NZ
Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Telecom NZ introduces Motorola Xoom, a robust rival to iPad, showcasing the XT network's capabilities with a launch price of $1,149.

Telecom names CDMA shut-down date
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Two years after clumsily launching its new XT network, Telecom has announced that its old CDMA network will be shut down on July 31 next year.

Wi-fi campervans hit the road
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Gateway Motor Homes and Walkabout Rentals introduce Wi-Fi campervans, ending tourists' reliance on internet cafe hours.

Telecom pushes $600 iPhone deal online
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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Telecom tempts Vodafone iPhone users with a £600 account credit to switch, offering free SIMs and online deal sign-ups until month-end.

Telecom increases capacity for Big Day Out
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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Telecom amps up its XT network for Auckland's Big Day Out, ensuring revellers and locals stay connected amidst the music mayhem.

Google names new CEO
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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Google shakes up its leadership: Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, handing over daily operations to co-founder Larry Page, starting April 4.

YouTube launches better homepages
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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YouTube is revamping its homepage to offer a more personalised experience, focusing on videos that matter to logged-in users after extensive feedback.

Head of XT resigns
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.

XT compo event
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom is turning its proposal to compensate customers affected by the XT outage last week into a media event.

[UPDATES] XT down again?
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Telecom's XT network suffers second outage in an hour, affecting customers south of Taupo. Full service expected by 1pm, says Telecom on Twitter.

Free TV, but not for long
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.

Orcon contemplates mobile - but whose network?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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Orcon is surveying its broadband customers on mobile phone plans to find out what deal would make them change provider.