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Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories

InternetNZ appeals to govt to ensure every Kiwi is connected during crisis
Unified Communications

InternetNZ appeals to govt to ensure every Kiwi is connected during crisis

The most effective way to 'flatten the curve' is to ensure everyone has an internet connection, says InternetNZ.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019

Global Stories

Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories

Superloop's first TV ad campaign targets big league telcos
Marketing Technologies

Superloop's first TV ad campaign targets big league telcos

Superloop has launched a new brand campaign, Refresh Your Internet, marking its position as a genuine challenger brand in the Australian ISP market.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
MyRepublic exits Australian market, sharpens business focus
Unified Communications

MyRepublic exits Australian market, sharpens business focus

Telecom operator MyRepublic is exiting the Australian market as it focuses on its broadband and mobile businesses in Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Stellar financial result after major strategic moves by Superloop
Superloop

Stellar financial result after major strategic moves by Superloop

Superloop's revenue grew from $110.7m to $262.5m in FY22, driven by acquisitions and organic growth. Underlying EBITDA increased 37% to $25.4m.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
Kacific launches mobile app for Gigstarter end-users
Space Technologies

Kacific launches mobile app for Gigstarter end-users

The new app will be available across 25 markets and Kacific says it will help ISPs and KADs value and understand their customers better.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Unified Communications

ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs

The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
India's largest IX operator surpasses 500 connected networks
Unified Communications

India's largest IX operator surpasses 500 connected networks

DE-CIX India becomes fastest-growing interconnection platform with over 500 connected networks across the country.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Unified Communications

Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds

Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Outage

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report

DDoS attacks have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by over 278% compared to last year, according to a report by Nexusguard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Aussie Broadband?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Aussie Broadband?

We speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of sales, Aaron O'Keeffe, about Aussie Broadband and key business milestones.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2020
Sky to become NZ's next ISP
Unified Communications

Sky to become NZ's next ISP

Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Hybrid & Remote Work

ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure

As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition
Unified Communications

Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition

Telecommunications firm Spirit has acquired Bigscreensound, trading as Arinda IT, for USD $2.6 million, targeting growth in the managed service provider sector.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
The dystopian future of the internet
Virtual Private Networks

The dystopian future of the internet

Net neutrality, the principle that all information on the internet should be equally accessible, is under threat.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories

Philippines' gov gets high-speed internet to Northern Luzon via satellite
Space Technologies

Philippines' gov gets high-speed internet to Northern Luzon via satellite

DICT partners with Stellarsat Solutions and Kacific for high-speed internet across Northern Luzon, Philippines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023