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Telecom organisational changes

Telecom announces that acting CEO of Telecom Wholesale, Nick Clarke is from now forward reporting to Mark Ratcliffe, Chorus CEO.

Chorus selected as cornerstone of ultra-fast broadband initiative

Telecom’s division Chorus has been selected to complete 70% of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network by Crown Fibre Holdings including 30 hospitals within the first 12 months.

Unauthorised Access to Telecom Customer Details

The unauthorised use of Telecom customer details is being investigated by the Privacy Commissioner’s Office. “We are talking to Telecom about how their customer data came into the hands of a competitor’s marketing contractor” said Assistant Privacy Commissioner, Katrine Evans.

Telecom Timeline for Structural Separation

Telecom has advised that it will announce a revised timeframe for the structural separation of its business, upon entering into a contractual arrangement with Crown Fibre Holdings for the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) project.

Telecom NZ Assisting with Australia Flood Relief

Telecom New Zealand has announced its Chorus business will be sending a team of Chorus and service company technicians to Brisbane to assist in the restoration of telecommunications services to the devastated Queensland and NSW regions. A universal text-to-donate service has also been facilitated by Telecom to support the New Zealand Red Cross in its national appeal, Australian Floods Fund, for those affected by the disaster, $3 can be donated by texting “flood” to 336 from Telecom, Vodafone or 2degrees networks.

Commerce Commission recommends resale deregulation

The Commerce Commission (www.comcom.govt.nz) on Friday recommended to Government that a number of services that Telecom provides to other telecommunications companies to be resold should no longer be subject to the Telecommunications Act 2001.

Santaline Phone Boxes for Christchurch

Telecom has teamed up with the Christchurch City Council, City Mission and Christchurch Cathedral to bring some festive cheer to the city centre with plans to unveil dedicated Santaline phone boxes at a public ceremony on the evening of Thursday 9 December.

Telecom Assistance for Pike River Mine Explosion

Telecom has offered any help and resources it can provide to assist the Pike River Mine explosion rescue effort.

Telecom Sponsor All Blacks Tour

All Blacks fans in New Zealand and the United Kingdom have plenty to look forward to with Telecom and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) today announcing that Telecom will again sponsor the All Blacks upcoming tour.

Telecom Fibre Proposal

Telecom has submitted a proposal to Crown Fibre Holdings to deliver a national fibre to the home network.

Telecom Smartphone Offer

Telecom is offering Smartphone users the opportunity to double their data for the next 3 months when they sign up to the new 500 megabyte Smartphone Extra.

Telecom Micro-SIMs Launch

Telecom NZ is to launch its own Micro-SIM cards from August 2010; enabling XT customers to use the latest Smartphone and notebook devices.

Telecom NZ and 111 Service

Telecom NZ has spent several millions on improvements to process and systems of the 111 service, following issues earlier this year. Telecom NZ CIO states that New Zealanders should have faith in the 111 service, which has achieved close to 100% reliability over the past 50 years.

Regulation of Mobile Termination Access Services Recommended

The Commerce Commission has recommended regulation of mobile termination access services (MTAS), and to not accept undertakings from Telecom and Vodafone. The Commerce Commission expects that regulation will ensure all mobile users benefit from increased competition, resulting in access to more competitive prices and services.