Vodafone stories - Page 16

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

2degrees shakes up the Galaxy S III launch with a bold offer: free on a 2-year £89 plan, outflanking Vodafone and Telecom's pricing.

Vodafone unveils Samsung Galaxy S III pricing, offering the chance to win a space travel prize with every purchase in New Zealand.

Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.

Smartphone ownership in New Zealand households has surged from 13% to 44% in just one year, according to a report by IDC.

Gen-i, Vodafone and 2degrees all make the cut in deal Economic Development Minister estimates will save government $60m.

2degrees unveils a service to share data across up to 5 devices, offering control tools to avoid excess charges.

Partnership with Snapper lets users pay bus and taxi fares by simply touching their mobile phones to a terminal.

Vodafone NZ unveils the exclusive white Lumia 800, offering Windows Phone fans a fresh hue. First 25 buyers bag a free Nokia headset.

Telecom ramps up retail reach, partnering with Warehouse Stationery to sell handsets in 55 stores, aiming to boost customer transitions to XT network.

TelstraClear CEO declares the telecom industry will bank on copper for 2-3 more years, despite the allure of fibre broadband.

2degrees turbocharges mobile broadband, adding 8 more cities to its network. Aiming to dominate in a tight race with $400M investment.

TechDay and the Technology Investment Network are seeking an industry up-and-comer to attend Auckland telecommunications conference.

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.

Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.

Over half a million telecom users are set to port their mobile numbers by April, with 2degrees capturing the majority.

Cyberbullying is as real and as harmful as bullying in the real world, and online safety group NetSafe is taking steps to address the issue.

The free Android app that sets parameters for calling, texting and browsing, and blocks calls and texts from unrecognised numbers.

TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.