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CHRISTCHURCH — Our infrastructure has proven resilient overnight, however disruption to landline and mobile services in Christchurch continues, and widespread power outages mean large parts of the network are still working off backup power.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Telecom has teamed up with the Christchurch City Council, City Mission and Christchurch Cathedral to bring some festive cheer to the city centre with plans to unveil dedicated Santaline phone boxes at a public ceremony on the evening of Thursday 9 December.
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From tomorrow (3 December 2010) postpaid customers signing up to Telecom XT will experience a new, easier way to retrieve voicemail.
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More than 70,000 hopeful children (and adults!) have already called Telecom’s Santaline on 0800 222 222 to ensure their wish lists are received by the North Pole in time for the big day.
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From early August, Telecom will launch its own Micro-SIM cards, making it even easier for XT customers to use the latest Smartphone and notebook devices.
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Telecom New Zealand has today announced that professional company director Sue Sheldon has been appointed as an independent director.
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Telecom is set to deliver a Milestone to New Zealanders, with the launch of its latest Android phone on 1 July.
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Telecom has resumed full XT Mobile marketing activity with today’s introduction of a customer-friendly 30 day Risk Free Trial.
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Telecom NZ and Facebook today announced that Telecom is offering their customers free mobile browsing on the new 0.facebook.com site.
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Are you one of the All Blacks' biggest supporters, have stars in your eyes and are up for a challenge? Think you’ve got what it takes to help kick-off a new fan movement in support of New Zealand’s favourite team? If so, Telecom and Scott on Tour need your help.
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In a first for Kiwi mobile users, Telecom XT customers en-route to select international destinations around the world now have access to in-flight mobile services.
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Digital Island, Telcoinabox and Zintel Cogent will begin offering 3G mobile services to their customers from July with the launch of Telecom Wholesale’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services.
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Telecom has announced the appointment of Kieren Cooney as Director of Mobile.
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It’s been a tough year for many New Zealanders but thanks to a new take on corporate Christmas gifts, six kiwi charities have received an end of year bonus.
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Thousands of Kiwi kids calling Telecom’s Santa Line this year are clear about what they would most like this Christmas ─ a gaming consol or games to play on one.
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C4 and Telecom broke new ground on Sunday with New Zealand’s first online-only concert.
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AUCKLAND — Hundreds of children helped ignite 37,000 lights on the 7-storey high Telecom Tree in Western Park on Saturday night (28 November).
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Santa’s little elves have begun work extra early this year to ensure the return of the much-loved Telecom Tree to Auckland this Christmas, with opening night scheduled for the evening of Saturday 28 November.
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Take the rapid growth in photo-sharing sites and social media, add the Kiwi fondness for passing the holiday photo album around the rellies, top it with a bit of Christmas spirit, and you’ve got the recipe for a great broadband summer.
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Telecom has revealed new text and mobile broadband pricing offers that will shake up the mobile market this Christmas.
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Telecom’s new brand campaign screened for the first time on television this week and not a single actor appears in the advertising.
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The iconic Auckland ferry building is being transformed into an interactive light and sound experience on a scale never before seen in New Zealand.
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Telecom announce fifth annual Mobile Music awards winners. The 2009 Telecom Mobile Music Awards were announced last night at a function at the Long Room in Auckland.
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Telecom broadband will enable TiVo entertainment downloads with no impact on customers monthly data allowance.
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While many people say they are currently forgoing a night out on the town for a quiet night in, perhaps they are spending it in front of a computer trying to find their perfect match instead, at least that’s what the 2009 NetGuide Telecom Broadband survey reveals.
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Is it saving pennies or the current epidemic that is driving more Kiwis online to diagnose their illness? Well over a third of those surveyed in the 2009 NetGuide Telecom Broadband survey had sought medical advice from the array of internet-based resources available today rather than visiting their GP.
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Free-spirited, unconventional, spontaneous and deeply personal - that’s how the judges of the IHC Telecom Art Awards described the 400 works they judged in three regional exhibitions.
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More than half of kiwi teens say they spend two hours or more a day on the Internet and texting friends* and key organisations are joining forces to ensure they are aware of how to stay safe.
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Telecom has passed the milestone of 100,000 customers on its new XT mobile network and today launched a special incentive for iPhone users to join the movement and bring their device to XT.
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Chorus, Telecom’s network access business, is reshaping its field force operations to deliver even better customer services, with plans to appoint a third service provider and make changes in some areas where the current service companies operate.
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XT has upped the ante in the realm of mobile music with the launch of New Zealand’s largest mobile music store.
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The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced today that Telecom will be a major sponsor of the All Blacks after signing up to a four year partnership.
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Telecom customers using Facebook on their mobiles has increased by 700 percent since January 2009, and now XT is making it even easier for customers to keep in touch through Facebook and Twitter with updates sent directly to and from Telecom mobile phones.
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Sales of mobile handsets and SIM cards at the launch of the XT Mobile Network have exceeded Telecom’s most optimistic targets.
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Timing will be everything for technology enthusiasts wanting to get their hands on New Zealand’s latest range of handsets, gadgets and mobile services this Friday.
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Telecom today revealed more of the services coming on the new XT Mobile network including innovative changes to mobile plan charging, and a range of exciting handset and content announcements.
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In a first for New Zealand, common te Reo Maori words will now be recognised in the predictive text message function and auto voice dialling on certain Telecom 3G handsets.
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Vodafone and Telecom NZ have worked together over the last 48 hours to reach a solution to resolve the issues between them, which have been identified by both parties.
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Telecom New Zealand said today Vodafone had threatened legal proceedings over the launch of Telecom’s new XT mobile network.
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Telecom today announced an early launch of its new world class 3G mobile network with services available to customers from 6.30pm on 13 May 2009.
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Telecom has today announced that it has appointed Wayne Peat as its Group Human Resources Director, effective from the end of May 2009.
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Telecom New Zealand said today that the government’s release of the New Zealand Government Broadband Investment Initiative provided further clarity on how it planned to advance its fast broadband vision.
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Telecom in New Zealand named Bebo Open Mobile Core Partner in exclusive mobile service partnership.
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The Commerce Commission’s comments, released today, on proposed undertakings for the mobile termination access service raise a number of issues for mobile network operators and the industry to consider.
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AUCKLAND — They may only be small, but today they helped Telecom take a big step.
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AUCKLAND CITY — They’re quirky, upbeat, and they are hotter than ever… Nixon Park is all set to showcase up-and-coming electro-pop band, The Naked and Famous, at Telecom Summer Sounds on Valentine’s Day.
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In its latest move to offer New Zealanders world class broadband services, Telecom Wholesale is installing the newest and most advanced standard of super-fast broadband known as VDSL2 (Very High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2).
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AUCKLAND CITY — Telecom is serving up something special at this year’s Big Day Out on Friday 16 January.
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Telecom has decided to close its online shopping mall Ferrit as part of the company’s focus on the delivery of its core services.
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Santa’s Elves have been busy in Auckland stitching together more than 37,000 magical lights to carry wishes to Santa this Christmas.
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Telecom New Zealand today announced earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $466 million for the three months ended 30 September 2008, a 3.3% decline on the equivalent quarter in 2007.
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Yahoo!Xtra Music, New Zealand’s most comprehensive all-in-one site for music lovers has launched.
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Recent findings show that only 51% of internet users have current up-to-date internet security on their computers, and only 55% have anti-spyware software installed.
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Xero’s award-winning online accounting system will soon be available to New Zealand businesses through Telecom’s Business Hub for a monthly or annual subscription fee.
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From tonight New Zealand will have its own globally connected online business community.
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Telecom today announced it will transform New Zealand’s mobile landscape by June 2009, providing customers with access to the most advanced, nationwide, 3G mobile services available and further underlining the company’s commitment to investing in New Zealand.
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Telecom has announced the launch of a new monthly plan for residential customers that eliminates toll charges in New Zealand for national calls.
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If you have good mates, hot mates, or family mates in Australia or NZ then pick up the phone this Sunday and take advantage of Telecom’s 99c Sunday.
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Telecom Wholesale today launched the first of a series of next generation broadband products to telecommunication service providers.
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Telecom New Zealand today announced the departure of group human resources director Trisha McEwan in December 2008 after six-and-a-half years at the company.
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Telecom today announces the launch of its suite of online services for mall businesses.
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Telecom New Zealand today announced the appointment of Kevin Roberts to the Telecom New Zealand board to replace board director Patsy Reddy, who is retiring at this year’s Annual Meeting after ten years of service.
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Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited ("Telecom") today issued the following statement regarding the press release by Elliott International regarding their nomination of new Board candidates and the strategic direction of the company.
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Telecom New Zealand today announced earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1,891 million for the year ended 30 June 2008, in line with guidance.
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Kiwi sports fans will be able to keep tabs on our Olympians via video clips streamed direct to their mobile phones free of charge, thanks to a partnership between Television New Zealand and Telecom.
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WELLINGTON — Telecom announced today it has signed an agreement with The Wellington Company to develop new purpose-built environmentally rated premises at 52 Willis St, Wellington.
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New Zealand’s smallest 3G broadband modem has arrived with Telecom’s launch of the T-Stick.
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds today announced that Tristan Gilbertson has been appointed Group General Counsel, effective from 28 July.
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It was a pretty short chat, but today’s mobile call from Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds to Auckland University student Michael Moka was long enough to confirm Telecom’s new mobile network is on track to be up and running by the end of the year.
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Telecom Broadband customers are set to benefit from two new initiatives which will provide an enhanced and safer online experience.
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Telecom New Zealand today announced two key appointments to its executive team.
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds today announced the resignation of Simon Moutter, acting CEO Retail and CTO designate, who will take up a role at another listed New Zealand company within the next three months.
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Telecom New Zealand CFO Russ Houlden said today the company had signed a new NZ$800 million committed standby facility with its bankers.
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From today until the end of November Telecom customers who roam overseas will be able to make or receive calls for half price.
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Telecom New Zealand today reported net earnings of $537 million for the nine months to 31 March 2008, compared with net earnings of $693 million for the same period to 31 March 2007.
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As scheduled, Telstra has begun the planned closure of its Australian CDMAmobile network.
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In the lead up to the launch of its new mobile network in November Telecom New Zealand announced today an agreement with Brightstar Corp.
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Telecom New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Simon Moutter to the newly-created role of chief transformation officer, Telecom Group.
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Telecom is confident that an extensive communications campaign will mean its mobile customers are aware of changes to mobile roaming in Australia after Telstra closes its CDMA network next week, and that Telecoms roaming customers have been offered great solutions to help keep them successfully roaming across the Tasman.
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Telecom New Zealand today announced that Russ Houlden has been appointed as its chief financial officer, effective from 10 April 2008.
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Telecom announced today the four charities voted by Xtra customers to receive a share of $1 million.
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WELLINGTON CITY — At a special meeting in Wellington today Telecom shareholders approved a capital return of $1.1 billion through a Scheme of Arrangement.
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