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Bill Bennett
Freelance journalist.
Auckland-based Bill Bennett writes technology and business stories that are directly relevant to New Zealand readers.
His emphasis is on telecommunications, but he also covers other aspects of technology and business. You can find his features in the New Zealand Herald and hear him regularly on RNZ Nine to Noon and the NZ Tech Podcast.
Bennett's The Download Weekly newsletter is published every Friday. You can sign up for it here.
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Bill Bennett - Latest News [Page 30]
Net neutrality in New Zealand
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 5:26 pm | Digitl
Net neutrality is controversial in the US. It is not an issue in New Zealand. As telecommunications and media companies get closer, it is time to take another look. More >>
According to this survey NZ cities aren't innovative
Saturday, 4 March 2017, 1:45 pm | Digitl
London, New York and Tokyo top the 2017 Innovation Cities index . Auckland limps in at a feeble 89. Wellington rates at 108. More >>
Review: Norton Security Premium
Saturday, 4 March 2017, 1:41 pm | Digitl
If you wrangle a handful of devices and need extra security software 1 , Norton Security Premium from Symantec will help. More >>
Apple, Microsoft dominate NZ slate sales
Saturday, 4 March 2017, 1:40 pm | Digitl
You can slide a wafer-thin device between Apple and Microsoft's New Zealand slate market share. More >>
Review: Lenovo ThinkPad E570
Saturday, 4 March 2017, 1:38 pm | Digitl
Lenovo serves up a mid-price, not-so-small business laptop. The ThinkPad E570 is so traditional it borders on retro. It will please laptop conservatives. If you need greater mobility, look elsewhere. More >>
First thoughts on Commerce Commission Vodafone-Sky ruling
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:58 pm | Digitl
The Commerce Commission declined the proposed Vodafone-Sky merger saying it would decrease competition in telecommunications. More >>
Chorus first half: Copper boosts, wireless bites
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:43 pm | Digitl
Chorus did better than expected during in its first-half. The network operator saw net profit rise to $66 million up from $33 million a year earlier. More >>
Staying safe online is about more than buying security
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:35 pm | Digitl
You may not need security software. Or, to be accurate, you may not need to buy extra security software. It's possible you already have all the defences you need. More >>
Spark's high risk broadband strategy
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:29 pm | Digitl
Spark New Zealand turned in a decent first year result earlier this month. The edited highlights are: Total operating revenues up 4.1 percent to $1.793 billion, Mobile revenue up 4.4 percent , and IT services revenue up 19.3 percent, and Broadband revenue ... More >>
Spark, Netflix a well-timed marketing promotion
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:26 am | Digitl
There's no comparison between Spark's Netflix promotion the and halted Vodafone-Sky deal. More >>
Android won't save Nokia or Blackberry
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:22 am | Digitl
Nokia played the retro card with a revamped 3310 . It’s an expensive novelty for indulgent spendthrifts. There are also three ho-hum conventional Android models. More >>
According to this survey NZ cities aren't innovative
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:21 am | Digitl
London, New York and Tokyo top the 2017 Innovation Cities index . Auckland limps in at a feeble 89. Wellington rates at 108. More >>
The enduring charm of VDSL
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 6:16 pm | Digitl
TrueNet reports users with VDSL connections on Chorus' copper network now get better speeds than the lowest priced fibre connections. More >>
Apple Watch a winner but not for me
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 6:08 pm | Digitl
Apple is now the world's second largest watch revenue earner. That's a solid performance for a product line introduced less than two years ago. By any commercial standard it is a success. More >>
Oppo R9s- Galaxy-like phone at half the price
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 6:06 pm | Digitl
Oppo delivers nine-tenths the function of a Samsung Galaxy S7 for half the dollars. Oppo R9s XZ at a glance For: Value 16 megapixel cameras front and rear Battery life Against: Rough edges Clumsy software overlay No NFC chip Maybe: Performance Verdict: ... More >>
Here's the thing about Apple Pay and banks
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 5:59 pm | Digitl
Apple insists banks don't pass on Apple Pay charges to customers. Banks accept this in most countries. But not in Australia and, by extension, New Zealand. 1 More >>
Northpower in 10Gbps world first test run
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 5:56 pm | Digitl
A press release from Northpower partner Calix says this is the world's first live test of its NG-Pon2 technology. More >>
NZ IT spending to climb 2.3 percent in 2017
Sunday, 22 January 2017, 11:10 am | Digitl
Gartner says New Zealand spending on IT will reach NZ$11.4 billion in 2017. That's up 2.3 percent on last year. More >>
Hawaiki sub-cable on track for mid-2018 launch
Sunday, 22 January 2017, 11:09 am | Digitl
Hawaiki says it has completed the route survey for its 14,000km submarine cable connecting New Zealand and Australia to the US mainland via Pacific island nations and Hawaii. The job was done with Hawaiki partner TE SubCom. More >>
Oppo phones coming to NZ
Sunday, 22 January 2017, 11:07 am | Digitl
At the time of writing there are few details on Oppo’s New Zealand plans: the company says it will launch phone models and announce New Zealand partners in the first quarter of 2017. It has already recruited local staff. More >>
