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TUANZ stories
Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.
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.
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill to modernise Telco Act to Parliament
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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The Commission will be able to make codes that address retail service quality if the industry fails to develop industry-led codes that are adequate.
Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.
Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.
'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.
Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Tuanz and RHAANZ to host rural connectivity symposium in May for joint submission to Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Blackspot Fund.
Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin's open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.
Spark's free Lightbox offer earns praise
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Spark's move to offer free Lightbox subscriptions to broadband customers earns applause, signalling a digital leap in New Zealand's TV consumption.
Chris Quin becomes Telecom Retail CEO
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Gen-i Australia CEO takes on new role within Telecom's Retail business unit to fight for market shares in broadband and mobile.
Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.
Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
TUANZ Innovation Awards presented
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Ag-Hub clinches top TUANZ Innovation Award for its pioneering cloud software for farmers, highlighting NZ's lead in farming tech.
TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists announced
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists revealed, set for presentation at the Langham Hotel, Auckland, 21 July. Categories span from mobile apps to education.
Zero cost to taxpayers for UFB regulation says Joyce
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Steven Joyce announces at TUANZ conference that UFB regulation will cost taxpayers nothing, with fibre prices to remain competitive.
Joyce backs down from UFB regulatory holiday - Updated
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.
TUANZ announces leadership panel line-up
Tue, 10th May 2011
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TUANZ unveils its leadership panel for this year's Telecom Day, eyeing the next 25 years with elite speakers. Event set for 19 May at Te Papa.