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Fibre stories - Page 9

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Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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Chorus has made a further submission to the Commerce Commission ahead of the final determination on pricing of its copper network.
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Porirua to have fastest Wi-Fi in Australiasia
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Porirua City Council to offer the fastest free public Wi-Fi service in Australasia by end of year. #technology #publicwifi.
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Lifecycle Service Orchestration ramps up in APAC
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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It’s time for the provisioning of 21st-century data services to enter, well, the 21st century. That’s starting to happen, for one in the APAC market.
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Vector launches Cloud Link offering for Kiwi enterprise
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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Vector launches cloud link service to connect Kiwi enterprises to multiple data centres to access cloud applications.
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Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Chorus urges RMA reform to accelerate fibre access for complex properties, as installation delays escalate.
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Slingshot comes to the rescue of elderly Wellington residents
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.
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Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.
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Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Wanaka isn’t included in the Government’s ultrafast broadband project, but the town’s CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
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Kiwi fibre optic manufacturer extends focus to China
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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New Zealand manufacturer, Hope King, has begun production of its hi-tech fibre optics components and plans on making a play in the Chinese market.
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Kordia dips a toe into the NZ medium-enterprise market
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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Kordia is targeting medium-enterprise (ME) businesses, diversifying its offerings to provide technology and service options at more affordable prices.
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New Zealand named champion of fibre connectivity
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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New Zealand is officially number one among developed countries for growth of fibre connections, with an annual growth rate of 272%.
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Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.
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CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.
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Lamb wool prices close to 4-year high on increased demand from China
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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New Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to their highest level in almost four years at auction yesterday on increased demand for the apparel fibre.
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Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.
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Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.
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Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.
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Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.
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Chorus connections up; Boost HD 'on hold'
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.
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Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
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Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.
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Southern Cross Cable CEO slams 'total nonsense' spy claims
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.
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High fibre time for Kiwi business...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.
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Pizza from New York: The fibre story
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Voyager’s Dave Porteous looks at fibre’s history and where it’s going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.