Technology
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.
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.