Technology
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.
Tavioni wants time on Telecom offer
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Mike Tavioni is demanding that locals be given more time to band together and make an offer on Telecom New Zealand’s majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Demos eye majority stake in TCI
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Technology
The Democratic Party will push to have Telecom Cook Islands owned by a majority of local shareholders if it comes into power, says leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Telecom offer closes in 10 days
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Those keen to get their hands on a majority share of Telecom Cook Islands have only 10 days left to throw their hat in the ring.
O3b get launch date for next satellites
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Internet provider O3b is preparing to launch its second group of four satellites in June, which should provide a more robust service for Cook Islanders.
Locals urged to buy TCI shares
Saturday 12 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Cook Islanders at home and abroad are being called on to band together and buy out the Government’s 40 per cent share of Telecom Cook Islands.
Landowners concerned about Digicel
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Owners of the land currently occupied by Telecom Cook Islands have expressed concerns over the sale of TCI shares to Digicel.
Minister scoffs at idea to purchase TCI
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecommunication Minister Mark Brown has dismissed an idea to use assets held in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund to purchase Telecom New Zealand’s 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Telecom shares to be advertised locally
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Any locals willing and able to pay $23 million for the lion’s share of Telecom Cook Islands will soon get their chance to make an offer.
Digicel: too early to talk job cuts
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Digicel says it is too soon to know whether it will cut jobs at Telecom and it will need more time inside the organisation to make that decision.
Govt slammed for 'passive compliance'
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Local businessman William Framhein is furious that the Government is allowing Telecom Cook Islands to pass into the hands of global telecommunications company Digicel.
Govt criticised for stance on Telecom
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology
The Government will almost certainly be waiving its right to buy Telecom New Zealand’s majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Telecom CI shares sold for $23 million
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom New Zealand has entered into an agreement to sell its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Digicel for about $23 million.
Digicel seeking Pan-Pacific telco network
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Digicel’s play at Telecom Cook Islands is as part of a bigger plan by the company to develop a Pan-Pacific network.
