Microsoft licenses ARM Architecture
Posted on 24-Jul-2010 14:18 News, Mobile
Since 1997 Microsoft and ARM have worked together on software and devices across the embedded, consumer and mobile spaces, enabling many companies to deliver user experiences on a broad portfolio of ARM-based products.
Orcon enters the New Zealand mobile market
Posted on 19-Jul-2010 00:01 News, Mobile
Company introduces the 020 prefix, with special postpaid plans, no term contracts and exclusive new handsets and smartphones.
2degrees rejoins the TCF
Posted on 8-Jul-2010 14:43 News, Mobile
New Zealand's third mobile operator 2degrees was previously a member of the TCF, but left in early 2009.
Digital Island completes 3G MVNO pilot
Posted on 5-Jul-2010 16:40 News, Mobile
Business telecommunications provider, Digital Island, has completed pilot and is now offering 3G business mobile services based on Telecom New Zealand's wholesale mobile network.
Freightways awards Gen-i major mobile, voice and data contract
Posted on 24-Jun-2010 15:51 News, Mobile
Freightways Limited has signed a three year ‘whole of business’ telecommunications contract with Gen-i that extends its existing relationship to include mobile solutions delivered via Telecom’s XT Mobile Network.
Company launches New Zealand-based phone recycling
Posted on 4-Jun-2010 09:46 News, Mobile
Mobile phone users will be paid for their old and unwanted handsets as part of an innovative New Zealand-first mobile phone recycling and recovery scheme.
Telecom releases independent XT review findings
Posted on 7-May-2010 09:33 News, Mobile
The report says the network failed because the network and supporting operations were not ready to manage the levels of traffic it experienced. Also, software issues contributed to network instability.
206,000 New Zealanders join 2degrees Mobile in first six months
Posted on 12-Feb-2010 13:06 News, Mobile
In its first six months of operation, 2degrees has halved the standard published prepaid rate for calling from 89 cents to 44 cents a minute. It has further dropped the standard prepaid text rate from 20 cents to 9 cents.
New smartphone platform Samsung bada unveiled
Posted on 29-Jan-2010 19:28 News, Mobile
Samsung bada offers a feature-rich platform for enhanced mobile experiences for consumers, and a complete mobile ecosystem. Launch comes with a developer competition and series of Developer Days around the world.
HTC Smart uses Qualcomm Brew MP
Posted on 8-Jan-2010 08:34 News, Mobile
Company plans to bring smartphone features to broad consumer market by creating a smaller, more affordable smartphone.
Number porting strong says 2degrees Mobile
Posted on 18-Dec-2009 08:41 News, Mobile
Mobile number portability gives consumers the ability to keep their existing mobile phone number if they change telecommunications providers.
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.
