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Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Commerce Commission

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Commerce Commission

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Sky

InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision

InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Positives outweigh internet risks, survey finds
Netsafe

Positives outweigh internet risks, survey finds

Despite fears, 89% of Kiwis find the internet's boons top its banes, InternetNZ survey reveals on Safer Internet Day.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
InternetNZ sings govt's UFB praises
Unified Communications

InternetNZ sings govt's UFB praises

InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Your 2017 resolution? Put messaging privacy on the list, says InternetNZ
Data Privacy

Your 2017 resolution? Put messaging privacy on the list, says InternetNZ

InternetNZ urges Kiwis to safeguard messaging privacy amid widespread snooping concerns, marking it a critical 2017 resolution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Kiwis love the internet but there's work to be done on our digital divide, says InternetNZ
Unified Communications

Kiwis love the internet but there's work to be done on our digital divide, says InternetNZ

New report shows internet usage in New Zealand is growing, but digital divide remains, says InternetNZ. #InternetTrendsNZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
How is InternetNZ making a better world through better internet?
EduTech

How is InternetNZ making a better world through better internet?

InternetNZ, a non-profit group, supports research and educates New Zealanders on all things internet. It focuses on access, use, and security.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Privacy concerns spark contact address masking for .nz domain owners
Data Privacy

Privacy concerns spark contact address masking for .nz domain owners

New Zealand domain name owners can now use a free address masking option that can mask contract addresses and make them invisible from WHOIS.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
InternetNZ uncovers Kiwis' cyber-savviness when exploring the wild, wild web
Unified Communications

InternetNZ uncovers Kiwis' cyber-savviness when exploring the wild, wild web

Kiwis are aware of personal security risks when it comes to the world wide web, but what are our hopes and fears, new research from InternetNZ asks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Telco review could mean huge opportunities for NZ
Unified Communications

Telco review could mean huge opportunities for NZ

Experts and journalists are questioning the need for Gigabit fibre, but it could bring huge benefits such as faster downloads and virtual reality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Kiwi tech startup wins Trans-Tasman internet award
ANZIA

Kiwi tech startup wins Trans-Tasman internet award

Kiwi online payments provider Latipay wins Tech Startup Award for its unique platform allowing purchases in Chinese yuan.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
NZ companies dominate Australasia internet awards
ANZIA

NZ companies dominate Australasia internet awards

Five New Zealand businesses honored at ANZIA awards for excellence online; NZ tech sector praised for quality and innovation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Surveillance

InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill

Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

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InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Unified Communications

InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review

InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Unified Communications

InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans

InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ
Unified Communications

Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ

Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Unified Communications

Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger

Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016