Technology
Brown in Brunei for telecom meet
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Technology
Finance Minister Mark Brown visited Brunei this week, where he attended a regional telecommunications meeting.
Competing submarine internet cables for the Pacific region?
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Technology
Global telecommunications firm Digicel has announced a proposal for a submarine internet cable linking Pacific nations – an idea that could potentially bring broadband service to the Cook Islands.
New site to help customers manage data use
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands is launching a new addition to its website to help customers manage their high-speed internet data usage.
Waiting continues for Telecom bidders
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Technology
Three parties vying for a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands are still waiting for a decision to be made by the seller.
Tech courses aimed at older beginners
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Technology
Those keen to delve into the world of modern technology are being invited to sign up for two new courses being run by the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
O3b satellites successfully launched
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Technology
New global internet provider O3b Networks has successfully launched its next group of four satellites from the Space Center in French Guiana.
Cable internet one step closer?
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in Technology
A $65 million commitment by a New Zealand crown corporation has brought an undersea cable linking the United States to New Zealand one step closer, drawing further interest from the Cook Islands Government.
O3b counts down to launch date
Saturday 21 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Internet provider O3b networks, which provides fast internet in the Cook Islands, is fuelling its second group of four satellites in preparation for a July 10 launch.
New boss for Telecom Cook Islands
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands has appointed a temporary chief executive, who says his role is about much more than just “steadying the ship”.
Telecom issues iPhone warning
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands has issued a warning to iPhone users in light of unexplained data usage some people are experiencing.
Telecom offer period closes
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom New Zealand says “several” parties have formally expressed interest in buying its 60 per cent share of Telecom Cook Islands.
Editorial: Telecom data management a battle
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Having incurred more than $200 in excess data charges on my first full month with Telecom Cook Islands, I took the company’s advice and installed a data tracker on my iPhone 4S and monitored it several times a day.
Last days for local Telecom offers
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Any locals looking to make an offer to buy Telecom New Zealand’s shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands have only a few days left.
Telecom ad period shortened again
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Technology
The Business Trade and Investment Board has again changed its mind about how long Telecom New Zealand must advertise its shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.
No favourites for new telco shareholder
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown says he has no preference for who becomes the new majority shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands.
Mystery surrounds local Telecom investors
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Details are sparse about the latest local consortium to submit an expression of interest for the purchase of shares in Telecom Cook Islands.
Mixed report card for Telecom
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Technology
A new report has found Telecom Cook Islands’ prices are among the highest in the region for low-level mobile use but the cheapest for texting and data use.
Telecom senior staff bid for company
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands senior management has joined a consortium led by local Cook Islands investors to submit a formal expression of interest for the 60 per cent Telecom NZ shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.
Framhein makes his move on Telecom
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Local businessman William Framhein has joined forces with an overseas telecommunications company and made an 11th-hour offer to buy the Telecom Cook Islands shares.
Rival local bid for Telecom to come?
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Another local bid for a block of shares in Telecom Cook Islands is currently in the works.
