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","summary":"SpaceX IPO will impact NZ telecoms, Golden Bay flags a telecoms resilience gap and One NZ research reveals a growing AI trust problem.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/spacex-ipo-impact-golden-bay-resilience/","date_published":"2026-05-28T21:25:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-28 21:25","date_timestamp":1780003517,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"91104757","content_html":"Analysis: What SpaceX’s IPO means for NZ telecommunications: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"SpaceX’s filing targets US$75 billion to expand Starlink. Discover what this means for rural NZ broadband providers and local telco economics.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/spacex-ipo-starlink-nz-telecoms/","date_published":"2026-05-28T21:25:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-28 21:25","date_timestamp":1780003503,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90663436","content_html":"Cell site batteries, private 5G, refurbished phones: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"National Infrastructure Funding and Financing behind cell site resilience upgrades. Spark builds a private 5G network at Port Nelson. One NZ sells second hand phones.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/cell-site-batteries-private-5g-refurbished-phones/","date_published":"2026-05-21T19:50:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-21 19:50","date_timestamp":1779393034,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90184883","content_html":"Wireless carriers push back on fibre-first rural broadband: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"New Zealand's mobile sector challenges the idea that fibre should be the first choice for rural broadband. Overseas telcos operating in New Zealand will now be subject to local laws and regulations. Submarine cable safety.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/wireless-carriers-push-back-on-fibre-first-rural-broadband/","date_published":"2026-05-14T19:44:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-14 19:44","date_timestamp":1778787870,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90056722","content_html":"Data sovereignty in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"What data sovereignty means for New Zealand organisations, why the Cloud Act matters and why 'local cloud' does not guarantee legal protection.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/data-sovereignty-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-05-13T00:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-13 00:00","date_timestamp":1778630400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89979530","content_html":"Fixed voice rules head for deregulation: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"The Commerce Commission will investigate deregulating PSTN interconnection. Ventia plan to grow beyond telecoms with datacentre builds. One NZ builds 29 new cell sites","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/fixed-voice-rules-head-for-deregulation/","date_published":"2026-05-07T18:50:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-07 18:50","date_timestamp":1778179846,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89484888","content_html":"Network and cyber security in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"A brief guide to network and cybersecurity in New Zealand, covering threats, defences and how telcos and agencies protect critical infrastructure.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/network-and-cyber-security-in-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-05-03T01:01:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-03 01:01","date_timestamp":1777770065,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89338934","content_html":"Tuanz report: Networks built, value missing: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"New Zealand's digital leaders tell Tuanz Digital Priorities Report that our nation needs to do more with the communications infrastructure. ComCom Fibre IM Review. One NZ signs API agreement with Vodafone.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/tuanz-digital-priorities-report-2026/","date_published":"2026-04-30T19:13:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-30 19:13","date_timestamp":1777576428,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88969206","content_html":"Mobile virtual network operators in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"Mobile virtual network operators sell mobile services without owning infrastructure. In New Zealand they have a small market share and limited impact on overall market structure.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/mobile-virtual-network-operators-in-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-04-25T00:05:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 00:05","date_timestamp":1777075548,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88879116","content_html":"MVNOs call for regulatory action on satellite texting: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"ISPANZ accuses mobile carriers of blocking MVNO access to satellite texting. 2degrees gains market share and TDL updates broadband disclosure rules.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/mvno-satellite-2degrees-market-share-broadband-code/","date_published":"2026-04-23T19:58:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-23 19:58","date_timestamp":1776974317,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88619022","content_html":"Internet exchange points in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"How internet exchange points work in New Zealand, including their role in keeping traffic local, improving performance and how networks interconnect.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/internet-exchange-points-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-04-20T07:41:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-20 07:41","date_timestamp":1776670917,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88416101","content_html":"Analysis: the numbers behind a potential Enable Networks sale: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"Christchurch City Holdings reviewed its ownership of Enable Networks, raising the prospect of a partial or full sale of one of New Zealand's four fibre wholesalers. A report in The Australian says Macquarie Capital has been engaged, with a potential valuation of up to $1 billion.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/analysis-potential-enable-networks-sale/","date_published":"2026-04-16T19:48:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-16 19:48","date_timestamp":1776368888,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88416100","content_html":"Chorus accelerates copper network shutdown: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"Chorus moves copper network retirement forward two years. A look at the potential sale of Enable Networks. Amazon acquires Globalstar.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/chorus-accelerates-copper-network-shutdown/","date_published":"2026-04-16T19:47:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-16 19:47","date_timestamp":1776368843,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88267905","content_html":"IoT in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"IoT connects devices, networks and data systems. In New Zealand it is widely used in agriculture, utilities and infrastructure, supported by mobile, satellite and low-power networks.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/iot-in-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-04-14T20:37:27+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-14 20:37","date_timestamp":1776199047,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87938763","content_html":"Ministry review targets legacy telco red tape: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"The government review of telecommunications regulation aims to strip out copper-era rules and cut costs. Spark launches mobile to satellite service. Commerce Commission aims to deregulate voice over fibre.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/ministry-review-targets-legacy-telco-red-tape/","date_published":"2026-04-09T19:14:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-09 19:14","date_timestamp":1775762075,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87938762","content_html":"Analysis: Comparing New Zealand carriers’ satellite-to-mobile: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"Spark and One NZ are embarked on similar satellite strategies using SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Rival 2 degrees is a taking an entirely different approach to integrating satellites into its mobile network.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/analysis-comparing-new-zealand-carriers-satellite-to-mobile/","date_published":"2026-04-09T19:14:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-09 19:14","date_timestamp":1775762063,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87621792","content_html":"Data centres in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"New Zealand’s distance from major global hubs means local data centres reduce latency and improve performance for users.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/data-centres-in-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-04-05T01:49:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-05 01:49","date_timestamp":1775353761,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87580680","content_html":"Submarine cables in New Zealand: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"New Zealand depends on submarine cables to connect to the world. They carry everything: voice, internet data, streaming video and cloud traffic.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/submarine-cables-in-new-zealand/","date_published":"2026-04-04T04:14:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 04:14","date_timestamp":1775276056,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87036461","content_html":"New Zealand's 3G era ends, emergency call concerns remain: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"Concerns about 111 emergency calling after the 3G shutdown remain. The case for handset rules. One NZ solar power project. Spark satellite service.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/new-zealands-3g-era-ends-emergency-call-concerns-remain/","date_published":"2026-03-26T18:36:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-26 18:36","date_timestamp":1774550170,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86839394","content_html":"New Zealand telecommunications industry: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"An overview of New Zealandâs telecommunications industry, covering structure, competition, regulation and how providers work together.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/new-zealand-telecommunications-industry/","date_published":"2026-03-24T06:01:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 06:01","date_timestamp":1774332102,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86561503","content_html":"End in sight for mobile termination regulation: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"The Commerce Commission says our mature market no longer needs mobile termination rate regulation. Chorus launched digital equity product. Fibre regulations under review.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/mobile-termination-rules-end-chorus-equity-fibre/","date_published":"2026-03-19T18:15:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-19 18:15","date_timestamp":1773944138,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86084545","content_html":"3G shutdown enters final phase: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"Carriers found thousands of less common handsets during New Zealand's otherwise smooth 3G shutdown. Kordia warns companies that letting staff loose on AI tools is a security risk. Datagrid gets consent to build Southland AI factory.","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/3g-shutdown-enters-final-phase/","date_published":"2026-03-12T18:33:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-12 18:33","date_timestamp":1773340403,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85580943","content_html":"Fibre deregulation on ComCom's 2026 agenda: billbennett.co.nz
","summary":"","url":"https://billbennett.co.nz/fibre-regulation-comcom-2026-agenda/","date_published":"2026-03-05T18:56:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Bill Bennett","url":"http://billbennett.co.nz/","avatar":"https://cdn.talqix.cloud/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fbillbennett.co.nz%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2023%2F03%2Fnokia_networks_core_networks_1.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"billbennett.co.nz"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-05 18:56","date_timestamp":1772736974,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}}]}