Technology
Facebook is the scammers tool of choice in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
With Facebook clearly the most popular source of internet traffic in the country, local financial fraud investigators say scammers are increasingly using the social media network to target residents.
Lights, camera, action!
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National, Technology
A group of passionate film and television experts has established the Cook Islands Film, Television and Video Industry Council to set up the country as a hot movie location.
Internet migration disrupts TV service
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Technology
The customers of Vodafone Cook Islands’ owned and managed Moana TV will be experiencing continued disruptions to service with “poor picture quality and freezing on most of the international channels”.
Scammers tricked local company to transfer $71k
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
Hackers have recently infiltrated the email system of a local company resulting in a multinational investigation to recoup funds, prompting a call by investigators for public awareness of suspicious activity and potential scams.
Phishing scam targets regional bank clients
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
Bank of South Pacific customers are being hit with well-disguised emails that are part of a phishing scam.
Digital makeover for Cook Islands News
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
Hundreds of thousands of readers from around the world - whether Cook Islanders, residents living abroad, or former visitors from the far flung corners of the globe – have come to rely on www.cookislandsnews.com for breaking news, in-depth features, and commentary about our island paradise.
Fibre-optic network construction work carries on
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Replacing an outdated copper wire network in Rarotonga is key to bringing faster and reliable internet, but it’s a time consuming process that will take years to complete.
Will Manatua Cable deliver development?
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
The multi-million dollar Manatua Cable is finally in use, but what role will it play in furthering economic diversification.
Digital dream realised as cable finally goes live
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Few may have noticed, but the Manatua Cable is finally in operation and delivering data from North America, through Tahiti, to internet users in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Poor internet draws customer complaints
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Internet users in Rarotonga have reported poor and slow service this week, with no imminent announcement of high-speed cable internet by stakeholders.
Storage units to assist renewables push
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands is moving closer to its renewable energy goals with soon-to-be-installed energy storage in Rarotonga.
Satellite provides back up if cable is cut
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
The Manatua Cable will help Cook Islands diversify its economy, but service could be disrupted by a break or cut.
New satellite tech could keep Pa Enua from falling behind
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Experts say satellite will continue to be the most cost-effective means to deliver connectivity to the sparsely-population Pa Enua.
Mobile company promises more data for your buck
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands has increased data caps on all postpay, prepay and broadband plans effective from yesterday.
Mobile monopoly extended
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Covid-19 pandemic to have a negative impact on current and likely future telecommunications revenues.
Fibre switch-over: Surf's up in Aitutaki
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
With yesterday’s internet switch-over, Aitutaki becomes one of the smallest fibre-connected islands in the world.
Crunching diverse datasets
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Technology
While the team at Inform, led by IT expert Mana Etches is focused on property and development at the moment, they have some big aspirations.
Public say in a new cellphone company
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The public is to be consulted extensively about the legal framework before a new phone operator can be licensed to compete with Vodafone.
Promise of uncapped internet – for a price
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Competition commissioner expects to approve licence for new internet provider, in competition with Vodafone.
Covid-19 impacts internet cable
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Cable has been ready to be switched on for a month, but Vodafone denies any delay.
