Orcon stories - Page 3
State of Orcon; Who’s buying…?
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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telco
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orcon
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the warehouse
Following increased media speculation that Orcon is being touted to buyers, more details of the alleged sale surfaced over the weekend.
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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kordia
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telco
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government
Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
Five bids come in for under-fire Orcon…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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telco
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orcon
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the warehouse
Orcon sparks bidding war: 2degrees, CallPlus, and The Warehouse among the top contenders for the ISP, reports say.
State of Orcon; We dig the dirt
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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kordia
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orcon
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cios
Orcon looks to raise capital as rapid growth follows uncapped broadband campaign, according to CEO Greg McAlister.
What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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apple
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microsoft
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firewall
Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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broadband
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orcon
More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.
“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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broadband
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telco
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orcon
Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.
Report claims Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in NZ
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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broadband
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telco
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orcon
The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.
Orcon to pass on full copper price reduction to customers
Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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broadband
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government
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chorus
Orcon CEO Greg McAlister has reiterated the company’s commitment to lower broadband prices and promises to pass on any copper savings directly to consumers.
Orcon resolves Wellington Labour weekend internet outage
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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broadband
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telco
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orcon
Orcon has confirmed the internet outage in Wellington Central which occurred over the weekend is now resolved.
Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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broadband
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telstraclear
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telco
Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.
NZ fibre technology shows superior speed
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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broadband
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snap
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telco
Fibre speeds are faster but for the first time, congestion is apparent on the 100Mb/s service for Orcon and Snap.
How to set-up Twitch in New Zealand
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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apple
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gaming
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technology gifts
Discover how to stream Twitch on your TV in NZ, with a hint of geekiness and the right setup. Perfect for gaming fans!.
How to use iTunes Radio in New Zealand
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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gaming
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apple
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technology gifts
With the release of iOS 7, you’re probably wondering where iTunes Radio is? Here is a how-to guide on using an US iTunes account in NZ.
Dotcom fights for 1st world NZ internet
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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broadband
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orcon
Kim Dotcom and Orcon collaborate to eliminate New Zealand's data caps and tackle the country's sub-par internet.
How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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apple
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video
Getting streaming services on your TV is very easy, with applications available for most devices across a range of streaming services.
Best streaming sites
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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gaming
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apple
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video
New to NZ, Quickflix, Premier League Pass and Ezyflix join the fray of streaming sites. Netflix and Hulu among top picks for diverse content.
How to access BBC iPlayer from New Zealand
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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gaming
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apple
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technology gifts
Unlock BBC iPlayer in New Zealand with our guide - stream your favourite shows on any device from across the globe. #StreamingMagic.
Orcon chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable capacity
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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undersea cables
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orcon
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hawaiki cable
Orcon taps Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable, boosting NZ's internet capacity and fuelling broadband market growth.
How to watch US Netflix here in NZ
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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cloud services
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gaming
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apple
Unlock US Netflix in NZ: A guide to bypassing restrictions for endless entertainment. Enjoy shows like House of Cards on demand!.
Kiwis rate Genius Go - Orcon, look away now…
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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apple
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contact centre
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technology gifts
Kiwis slam Orcon's new Genius Go app, calling it 'buggy' and 'marketing bullshit'. Orcon defends app, saying only 2 calls for help so far.
Orcon unveils home phone app
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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apple
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apps
Orcon launches Genius Go, a NZ first app merging home and mobile phones, promising cheaper calls and revolutionising connectivity.
Orcon to unveil instant messaging service
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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orcon
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messaging
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im
Orcon is set to revolutionise how Kiwis communicate, launching an instant messaging service to rival the likes of Whatsapp and iMessage.
Four-ward thinking Orcon recruits leadership team
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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kordia
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orcon
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isp
Company establishes four new positions on its leadership team, as the company positions itself for growth.