2degrees laying complaint with Advertising Standards Authority over Telecom ads
Posted on 13-Nov-2009 11:26 News, Mobile
2degrees Mobile has written to Telecom requiring it to withdraw from circulation its newly issued Telecom Discover Brochure Nov/Dec 2009 and Telecom Discover Prepaid Brochure Nov/Dec 2009. The company considers certain claims made in the Brochures to be misleading and deceptive, and in breach of both the Fair Trading Act 1986 and Codes published by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Run The Red develop Pick a Path interactive story technology
Posted on 7-Nov-2009 09:14 News, Mobile
TVNZ On Demand "Reservoir Hill" is a web-only drama about issues faced by teenagers - and the audience get to choose what happens next on each episode by interacting with the show via SMS and Internet using technology developed locally by Run The Red.
2degrees Mobile broadens network with 3G Spectrum
Posted on 5-Nov-2009 09:58 News, Mobile
Third New Zealand mobile operator set to release 3G mobile services throughout 2010. 3G services will be available wherever 2degrees coverage is available and roaming agreement with Vodafone to be extended.
Fair Trading Act charges laid against Vodafone New Zealand
Posted on 23-Oct-2009 15:30 News, Mobile
The Commerce Commission has laid charges against Vodafone New Zealand for alleged breaches of the Fair Trading Act 1986 in relation to various broadband and mobile phone promotions.
Microsoft confirms data recovery for Sidekick users
Posted on 15-Oct-2009 21:50 News, Mobile
Roz Ho, Corporate Vice President, Premium Mobile Experiences with Microsoft Corporation issued a letter today reassuring Sidekick users that not all is lost.
Amway signs mobile deal with Vodafone
Posted on 29-Sep-2009 20:22 News, Mobile
Amway, one of the largest direct selling companies in the world, has signed Vodafone to provide mobile services to its New Zealand business owners.
Sprint introduces eco-friendly mobile handset Samsung Reclaim
Posted on 7-Aug-2009 09:48 News, Mobile
Made from 80 percent recyclable materials, Samsung Reclaim is a feature-rich messaging phone that offers environmentally conscious customers a perfect blend of responsibility without sacrificing the latest in network speeds and must-have features.
Sprint Nextel to acquire Virgin Mobile USA
Posted on 29-Jul-2009 10:43 News, Mobile
Company is looking to increase participation in prepaid wireless market by bringing together the Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile businesses.
Text te Reo Māori with Telecom
Posted on 18-May-2009 13:13 News, Mobile
Common te Reo Māori words will now be recognised in the predictive text message function and auto voice dialling on certain Telecom 3G handsets.
Vodafone latest in mobile store wave
Posted on 13-May-2009 09:16 News, Mobile
Initiative will enable content partners and developers to create a range of attractive mobile internet services that can be rolled out to all Vodafone customers.
New Zealand Telecommunications Industry Group launched
Posted on 3-Apr-2009 19:02 News, Mobile
New Zealand’s leading telecommunications providers have come together to create an industry group with the aim of improving the way investments in infrastructure within New Zealand are made.
