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Vocus slammed the news from Chorus that it will increase fibre prices, labelling the move as "cynical, money grabbing and unwarranted".More

"It’s our job to build for the future rather than solely adding capacity for today."More

Once complete the new cable will cross from Maraetai Beach to Woodside Bay on the island.More

"Broadband in New Zealand was really put to the test by our pandemic response, so it is encouraging that speeds have held up so well."More

“By 2022, most New Zealanders are expected to have access to fibre at home. That means large parts of the traditional copper phone and broadband network may no longer be needed."More

“Recent events, and being under lockdown, have been truly unprecedented times and it’s not surprising to see that reflected in the way Kiwis have been using their broadband."More

Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.More

Some ISPs have already reported a huge increase in daytime, home-based internet usage as New Zealanders move their work into their living rooms, studies and spare rooms.More

Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. More

Consultation is open on the draft guidance until 28 April 2020, with cross-submissions due by 12 May 2020.More

The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.More

The availability of Hyperfibre means New Zealand is one of only 10 countries in the world to deploy broadband faster than one gigabit per second, and it is the first in the Southern Hemisphere.More

“When the kids are at school, there’s a clear peak at 4pm when they come home, but when they’re on holiday, you can see much more consistent use throughout the day."More

Chorus says New Zealanders to be given 59 hours back a year with the connection speed increase.More

Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year’s 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.More

Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.More

The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.More

Chorus has announced today that CEO and managing director Kate McKenzie will pack her bags and head to Australia at end of 2019, after three years in a CEO role.More

"Chorus is torpedoing broadband innovation with predatory pricing, and its proposed price drop of 15c a month is pathetic."More

Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.More

“Our preparations in advance of the Rugby World Cup mean there will be no buffering on our modern network despite the anticipated volume of simultaneous HD video streams.”More

"We will consider the need for new regulated backhaul services in a review that we are required to undertake some time before 2025."More

“The changes we have made following the release of the independent report are already having a positive impact."More

The Commerce Commission has released its emerging views paper on the rules, requirements and processes which will underpin the new regulatory regime for New Zealand’s fibre networks.More