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Vocus announces first international submarine cable connection into Darwin
Unified Communications

Vocus announces first international submarine cable connection into Darwin

Vocus will establish Darwin as Australia's newest entry point for international data connectivity through a new $100m, 1,000km submarine cable connection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Hurricane Electric deploys Point of Presence at Vocus' Auckland data centre
Network Infrastructure

Hurricane Electric deploys Point of Presence at Vocus' Auckland data centre

The PoP is Hurricane Electric's second of its type, complementing an existing connection in Data Centre 220's Auckland facility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2021
Macquarie, Aware Super propose AU$3.5bn acquisition of Vocus Group
Mergers and Acquisitions

Macquarie, Aware Super propose AU$3.5bn acquisition of Vocus Group

Macquarie Group's MIRA and Aware Super have offered A$3.5bn to acquire Vocus Group's Australian and New Zealand arms if approved by shareholders and regulators.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband
Unified Communications

Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband

Sky partners with Vocus New Zealand for the rollout of Sky Broadband, aiming to provide quality products and services to customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business
Mergers and Acquisitions

Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business

The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus' confidence in Stuff Fibre's capabilities, particularly in 'uncertain times'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Vocus to resell Zoom products in ANZ as demand for remote tools soars
Unified Communications

Vocus to resell Zoom products in ANZ as demand for remote tools soars

Demand for remote team collaboration tools is surging on an unprecedented scale, and businesses like Zoom are struggling to keep up with demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Chorus

ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre

ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets
Unified Communications

Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets

Both the parent in Australia and the NZ wing of the telco are showing solid revenue in the previous financial half-year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership
Unified Communications

Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership

Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Unified Communications

Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Unified Communications

NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims

New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades
Unified Communications

Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades

Vocus boosts its network with additional Hawaiki cable capacity and significant upgrades, enhancing service quality for Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Unified Communications

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband

The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

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NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing
Commerce Commission

NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing

Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying
Unified Communications

Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying

Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Online Safety

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)
Digital Entertainment

We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)

Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019