Telcos assess response to Canterbury quakes
Members of the Telecommunications Carriers Forum are considering a satellite contingency plan following the two earthquakes in Canterbury.
Members of the Telecommunications Carriers Forum are considering a satellite contingency plan following the two earthquakes in Canterbury.
There are a plethora of interest groups in this industry, but it is always been my view that the one users of ICT services really need to keep an eye on is the Telecommunications Carriers Forum.
Fledgling mobile operator 2degrees has rejoined the Telecommunications Carriers Forum, a year after it left the organisation claiming it was controlled by the large carriers.
Telecom, TelstraClear, Vodafone, Orcon and Kordia have signed the Emergency Calling Code developed by the Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum to make sure that 111 calls are reliably delivered.
David Stone has been appointed CEO of the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum (TCF), replacing Ralph Chivers, who left in June to become programme manager for the government's $1.5 billion broadband project.