Technology

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.

Economy


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”.

National


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.

National

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.

National


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.

National


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Replacing an outdated copper wire network in Rarotonga is key to bringing faster and reliable internet, but it’s a time consuming process that will take years to complete.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology

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.

Technology

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.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology

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.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology


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.

Technology


'If it seems too good to be true, it probably is'

Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Technology

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the fear and paranoia created by Covid-19, to prey on Cook Islanders – especially children and the elderly.

Technology


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