Vodafone stories - Page 24
2degrees pays tribute to Eric and Kathy Hertz
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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Following the tragic death of Eric and Kathy Hertz over the Easter weekend, the telco industry has united to pay tribute to the 2degrees CEO and his wife.
2degrees CEO thought to have perished
Sat, 30th Mar 2013
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According to a brief note on the 2degrees mobile website, it's current CEO Eric Hertz has perished in a light plane accident.
Texas hold’em telcos refuse to budge in high-stakes 4G battle
Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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Telecom refuses to react to Vodafone's 4G rollout and 2degrees remains tight-lipped - turning the telco industry into a Texas Hold'em style poker battle.
Finally some good news for Telecom, new Kiwi CFO appointed
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Following a week of playing catch-up to rival Vodafone, Telecom looks ahead by hiring new chief financial officer.
24/7 Modica Group a shining light
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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New Zealand-based mobile software and internet service provider offers Telecom customers another option after gateway closure.
Vodafone doubles Auckland’s network capacity
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Vodafone has doubled network capacity in Auckland, upgrading 300 of 450 cell sites to improve speeds and coverage for two-thirds of the city.
Kiwis provide network support after Typhoon Pablo
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Vodafone's Instant Network restores crucial communication in Typhoon Pablo-hit Mindanao, aiding thousands to reconnect and facilitating life-saving relief work.
Vodafone refunds Kiwi credit after Cyclone Evan
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.
Vodafone loses 50,000 Kiwi customers
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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Vodafone NZ faces a customer drop of 50,000, leaving it with 2.32m subscribers amidst a competitive market, despite leading with nearly 50% share.
Telecoms: Who owns the customer?
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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In the telecom battleground, who truly owns the customer is disputed, as a new study reveals a high-stakes clash involving telecoms, OTTs, and device makers.
Telecom takes on 2degrees with senior phone
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Telecom unveils R203, a budget-friendly handset targeting seniors, challenging 2degrees' launch with big buttons and smart safety features.
2degrees launches first ‘Senior’ phone
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Mobile firm releases device specifically designed to provide simplicity, safety and peace of mind for those in their golden years.
Vodafone ends roaming bill
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.
Vodafone fastest for iPhone 5
Mon, 29th Oct 2012
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Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.
2degrees top-up worker after lost salary
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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2degrees may owe co-founder Simon Tex Edwards $1m after wrongly slashing his salary in 2008, rules Employment Relations Authority.
Telco’s text-bomb cancels TV ad
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Vodafone cancelled its TV ad after a second person was bombarded with texts and calls due to a number mix-up, causing a flurry of complaints.
Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
Vodafone hit by Auckland fault
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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Telecommunications company reports problems in South Auckland after initial fears of a major nationwide fault.
2Degrees reaches one million customers
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.
Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Vodafone to charge £10 for late payments starting next month, stirring discontent among users. Critics label the move a money grab.