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Vodafone shows improved average surf speeds in May
Unified Communications

Vodafone shows improved average surf speeds in May

After noticing Vodafone delivered slower average speeds than other ISPs in April, TrueNet have announced a significant improvement in May results.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Auckland ISP sets up shop in provincial New Zealand
Customer Relationship Management

Auckland ISP sets up shop in provincial New Zealand

Unlimited Internet has established a Customer Service Centre in Palmerston North from where it will grow its customer base further throughout NZ.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Speed isn't everything: 3 vital things to look for in your ISP
Unified Communications

Speed isn't everything: 3 vital things to look for in your ISP

ISPs will always try to woo customers with impressive connection speeds - here are 3 crucial factors to consider before signing that contract.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security
Malware

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.

By Ondrej Kuboič • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations
Unified Communications

Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations

Kordia has announced that Scott Bartlett will be taking up the role of Group CEO, responsible for both the company's NZ and Australian operations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
What has NZ's leading owned-and-operated ISP been up to?
Unlimited Internet

What has NZ's leading owned-and-operated ISP been up to?

HD is one of New Zealand's leading owned and operated ISP's and they've been very busy over the last 12 months, with new opportunities for clients.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Rumour mill – New Zealand-based ISP about to fail
Unified Communications

Rumour mill – New Zealand-based ISP about to fail

The IT industry loves a good gossip, and in recent weeks I have heard multiple times that a fairly sizeable ISP in NZ is close to failing.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Australia: Good to be an ISP/bad to be an end user
Unified Communications

Australia: Good to be an ISP/bad to be an end user

Many people think Australia provides better Internet options for businesses, but this assumption is completely wrong.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
When should you price match?
Unified Communications

When should you price match?

Amid telecom cost wars, NZ ISPs ponder sustainable pricing, seeking a balance between matching rivals and keeping margins healthy.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
VPN Unlimited 3.0 unveiled
Virtual Private Networks

VPN Unlimited 3.0 unveiled

KeepSolid has updated VPN Unlimted for Windows with a new UI, additional languages, optimisations, improvements, and minor bug fixes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Global Mode is dead: a winning move for ISPs
Virtual Private Networks

Global Mode is dead: a winning move for ISPs

Calling a halt to global mode is the smartest move possible for ISPs in a potentially unwinnable legal dust-up with TV networks.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories

Revealed: Who is New Zealand's cheapest non-contract ISP?
Unified Communications

Revealed: Who is New Zealand's cheapest non-contract ISP?

When it comes to Internet in New Zealand, many Kiwis are led to believe there are only a few options from the major players. However, this isn't true.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Kiwi ISP releases 'groundbreaking' app feature
Bigpipe

Kiwi ISP releases 'groundbreaking' app feature

Bigpipe launches new app feature for customers to test broadband connection faults, aiming to be technology leader in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Kiwi ISPs in the spotlight - does your provider steal the show?
Unified Communications

Kiwi ISPs in the spotlight - does your provider steal the show?

It's about to get a whole lot easier for Kiwis to choose the best internet service provider based on your needs, and ISPs can no longer hide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016
UFB business services – how much are ISPs really making?
DTS

UFB business services – how much are ISPs really making?

How much money is being generated by ISPs in NZ from selling UFB business services, uptake of UFB business services and a few other bits and pieces?.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
ACCC begins Federal Court action against SoleNet
Internet Service Provider

ACCC begins Federal Court action against SoleNet

Long running battles with ISP SoleNet, Sure Telecom and director James Harrison are heading to court as the ACCC alleges 'unconscionable conduct'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Flip winner in customer satisfaction, but Kiwis losing in bundling deals
Canstar Blue

Flip winner in customer satisfaction, but Kiwis losing in bundling deals

Flip has come out on top in a new survey of internet service provider customer satisfaction - but are Kiwis paying too much for their bundled deals?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?
Unified Communications

Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?

Chorus's UFB completion celebrations overshadow missing strategy for partner engagement and end-user uptake in regions like Taupo.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015