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New Zealanders in line for fibre broadband cost hikes
Unified Communications

New Zealanders in line for fibre broadband cost hikes

Consumers who remain loyal to their existing broadband providers are paying significantly higher prices compared to those who regularly switch.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Back on track: Chorus clears nationwide fibre backlogs
Unified Communications

Back on track: Chorus clears nationwide fibre backlogs

Customers hoping to connect to Chorus fibre will no longer face the significant delays experienced in many parts of the country over the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Chorus sees spike in business demand for faster fibre connections
Unified Communications

Chorus sees spike in business demand for faster fibre connections

Businesses are spending more on super fast, commercial grade, fibre network connections as more of their operations move online.

By Nona Pelletier • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Unified Communications

Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ

Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022
ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ
Unified Communications

ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ

The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
NZIER and Chorus find economic potential in rural connectivity
Network Infrastructure

NZIER and Chorus find economic potential in rural connectivity

Closing rural-urban digital divide in New Zealand could bring economic benefits of NZD$16.5bn over 10 years, says NZIER report commissioned by Chorus.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2022
How Assurity took the headaches out of Enable's ERP upgrade testing
Network Infrastructure

How Assurity took the headaches out of Enable's ERP upgrade testing

Christchurch-based Enable has enlisted Assurity Consulting to provide automated testing services, reducing upgrade costs and saving time for its ERP software.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023

Vodafone NZ has announced a significant rebrand, with the company announcing it is changing its name to One New Zealand in early 2023.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Chorus posts $959 million 2022 revenue for fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Chorus posts $959 million 2022 revenue for fibre broadband

Chorus' fibre broadband demand fuels revenue growth of $959m, exceeding its goal of one million fibre connections by December.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022

Global Stories

Fibre stories

Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI
DevOps

Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI

The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI
Unified Communications

Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI

The fibre optic test equipment market is to be US$923 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1,779.9 million by 2033, with a 6.8% CAGR.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Case Study: Optical technologies light the way for agriculture
Unified Communications

Case Study: Optical technologies light the way for agriculture

Guangxi, China's largest producer of dragon fruit, is using network and agricultural technology to boost income and improve farming.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023
Case study: Bringing the digital world to remote Thailand
Unified Communications

Case study: Bringing the digital world to remote Thailand

A new chapter began for Maetoh as broadband and Wi-Fi networks were connected, giving the village access to the entirety of the internet.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023
Superloop completes acquisition of smart building provider
Network Infrastructure

Superloop completes acquisition of smart building provider

Superloop has completed its acquisition of VostroNet, an infrastructure owner and internet provider with customers such as Queensland University of Technology.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Fibre stories

Superloop covers four key tiers of business with new plans
Unified Communications

Superloop covers four key tiers of business with new plans

Superloop has announced four new product offerings that provide businesses of all sizes with a more flexible range of tailored fibre plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
1 million more homes and businesses eligible for fibre now
Unified Communications

1 million more homes and businesses eligible for fibre now

A million more homes and businesses are now eligible to choose faster and more reliable broadband as Australia's full fibre rollout continues.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Gigaclear appoints Clancy for fibre broadband roll-out
Unified Communications

Gigaclear appoints Clancy for fibre broadband roll-out

Clancy will manage the installation from Gigaclear's telecoms exchange to customer premises, delivering new connections to households across the county.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023