Technology
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.
Digicel on the island
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Two of Digicel’s top men have been on the ground in Rarotonga last week taking further steps towards a buyout of Telecom Cook Islands.
Telecom marks major milestone
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands marked one of its biggest milestones in recent history with a full-on launch at Te Vara Nui on Friday night.
Telecom customers dispute high bills
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands is facing heat from a number of customers in Aitutaki who believe they are being billed for broadband data they haven’t used.
Warning to watch data usage
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology
As Cook Islanders adjust to the benefits of high-speed internet and 3G mobile, Telecom is warning its customers to keep an eye on their data usage.
Telecom finally launches O3B and 3G
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands is finally launching its much-hyped O3b fast internet and 3G mobile services, after months of painstaking tests and technical tweaks.
Digicel ok with competition, says Brown
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Technology
Digicel, the global telecom company interested in becoming the majority shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands - is aware of the Government’s intentions to open the market to competition, said Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Digicel eyes Government's 40% stake in Telecom Cook Islands
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown said Digicel has indicated they are interested in purchasing the government’s minority stake in Telecom Cook Islands (TCI).
Telecom problems frustrate customers
Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom technicians are working “around the clock” to fix problems with its internet service which have been frustrating customers for the past week.
Digicel moves to buy Telecom
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in Technology
Global telecommunications giant Digicel is “kicking the tyres” and making another play at buying a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands. Finance Minister Mark Brown said Digicel Pacific is currently looking at buying out Telecom New Zealand’s 60 per cent shareholding in the local company. “Digicel is back on the beach, they’re kicking the tyres […]
Telecom prices come under attack
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Technology
Broadband prices in the Cook Islands are among the highest in the Pacific region when ranked in real dollar terms, says the owner of a local computer business. A recent peer review of the Cook Islands highlighted “the high cost of telecommunications” as being a major issue in the country. Telecom Cook Islands responded with […]
Telecom calls for old SIM cards
Friday 29 November 2013 | Published in Technology
A late shipment and extra demand created by Vaka Eiva visitors have combined to leave Telecom running low on SIM cards and calling out for help. Telecom Cook Islands mobile customers received a text message yesterday asking them to return any old SIM (subscriber identification module) cards sitting at home. Telecom sales and marketing manager […]
Voicemail on the move
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Technology
Some mobile phone users should check any important voicemail messages today.
Avatea shares iPad knowledge
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Full of enthusiasm from Andrew Churches’ recent iPad workshops, two Avatea School teachers have developed an iPad professional development (PD) programme for their staff.
Festival of fun at college
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Nukutere College was transformed into a colourful festival ground yesterday, to raise money for the school’s maintenance and resources.
High-speed broadband for Tonga
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Technology
The World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Tonga Cable Corporation (TCC) joined the government of the Kingdom of Tonga at a ceremony this week to celebrate the arrival of high speed internet in Tonga.
Google in the Cooks
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Technology
A Boeing 762-200 private jet belonging to Google landed at Rarotonga Airport on Friday, August 16 and departed on Saturday.