Vodafone
Broadband switching nightmare
A Wellington woman was charged for broadband she wasn't receiving for two and a half years after switching providers Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Telecommunications systems cut
The cyclone is causing major telecommunications outages. Gisborne in particular is completely isolated this morning with internet and mobile phone lines out. Paul Brislen is head of the… Audio
Tech: Optus' giant data breach, anti-porn 'shameware', Vodafone rebrand
It's been a big week in technology, with commentator Bill Bennett joining Kathryn to talk about the data breach at Australian telco Optus, Covenant Eyes - a new app that can look at everything on your… Audio
Superannuation Fund looks to acquire Vodafone cell towers
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is among those rumoured to be in the running to snap up Vodafone NZ's cell towers.
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the Commerce Commission's warning to telcos over the way they're marketing alternative broadband technologies as the copper telephone… Audio
Telco unveils ethical advertising policy amid talkback turmoil
Vodafone was quick to pull advertising from Magic Talk after a recent racist outburst sparked outrage. Now it’s gone further, launching an Ethical Advertising Policy, described by one media outlet as… Audio
Telco unveils ethical advertising policy amid talkback turmoil
Vodafone was quick to pull advertising from Magic Talk after a recent racist outburst sparked outrage. Now it’s gone further, launching an Ethical Advertising Policy, described by one media outlet as…
AudioVodafone outage causes internet and phone headaches
Vodafone customers in central and eastern parts of the North Island have lost service on both mobile and fixed line networks.
The company says a fibre cable has been damaged in two places -- Napier… Audio
Travelex ransom, Sonos speakers' obsolescence
Technology commentator Bill Bennett talks to Lynn about the New Year's Eve attack on foreign exchange company Travelex and the differences between crypto and locker ransomware attacks. Sonos has… Audio
Vodafone gives employees an early Friday knock-off
Telecommunications company Vodafone is giving its more than 2,000 workers an extra incentive to finish the summer weeks early. It has announced it will let employees leave at 2pm on Fridays during… Audio
The best and worst of technology in 2019
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about Facebook's missteps, the hype over the arrival of 5G, the hollowness of Silicon Valley, the rise of quantum computing, the impact on technology… Audio
Vodafone NZ profit fell before takeover
Telecommunications company, Vodafone's annual profit dived sharply just before it was taken over by Infratil and its Canadian partner, Brookfield. Audio
Why more telcos are headed up by women
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks at how tech companies are dominated by male managers, but telco companies are bucking that trend. He'll also look at Spark, Chorus and Sky's results, the GCSB… Audio
Vodafone to roll out 5G network in NZ
Vodafone is stealing a march on its rivals by unveiling plans to roll out the next generation of mobile communications in New Zealand in December. But it won't come cheap - customers will need a new… Video, Audio
Vodafone 5G launch made possible by new owners
Vodafone will launch what it's calling a full 5-G mobile data network in four main centres come December, as it beats Spark to rolling out a commercial service. Audio
Commerce Commission's findings 'disgraceful' - Vocus
The commission's findings have pleased the big players - Vodafone and Spark. Audio
Vodafone bought for $3.4 billion
Local and Canadian investors have bought Vodafone, dashing an initial plan for it to list on the New Zealand share market. Talk of the sale emerged on Friday and the deal was sealed over the weekend.
…Vodafone NZ sold
Vodafone New Zealand has been sold by its British parent company to a consortium comprising local infrastructure investment company Infratil and Canadian firm Brookfield Asset Management for 3 point 4… Audio
Infratil confirms it's working on deal to buy Vodafone NZ
The utilities investor, Infratil, says it's teamed up with another party to buy Vodafone New Zealand. Audio
Bitter pill to swallow for departing Vodafone workers
Vodafone is undergoing a sweeping restructure, and now wants some of the staff who'll lose their jobs to help train up their replacements - who are mainly based offshore, in India. Audio