UFB stories

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

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

The D-Link Talkbox 2800 is an AC1600 NBN (AU) and UFB (NZ) compatible modem/router with ADSL2+ and VDSL2 functionality.>>

"Adoption of UFB leads to some wage increases for incumbent workers, but these effects differ by gender, qualification level and skill type.">>

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

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

Chorus and N4L announced they are expanding a trial that uses Chorus network infrastructure to bring free internet into the homes of students.>>

The two companies say the move will reduce the dependence on Chorus for themselves and other RSPs.>>

“[We] look forward to continuing to build a great internet service for New Zealanders.”>>

Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.>>

The number of New Zealand households and businesses connected to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) has increased by 11%...>>

“Having this superb digital infrastructure across the country means New Zealand can take a slice of the growing digital marketplace.”>>

The finalists of the Broadband Compare awards have been announced in anticipation of the event, set to take place November 2nd 2017.>>

Chorus HSNS pricing makes no sense and makes the product harder to buy.>>

This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.>>

"We’re tied for third fastest in the APAC region, [which] puts New Zealand alongside other global connectivity leaders such as Japan & South Korea.">>

It’s reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.>>

“Fibre provides the broadband equivalent of an autobahn right to the door of homes and businesses, and it will future-proof Hokitika.">>

We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.>>

“With installs already set to take up to 6 weeks, people don’t always realise that if an order hits any snags, they can be left with no internet.">>

“Access to fast and reliable internet helps create an environment for economic growth – it’s critical to helping businesses and communities thrive.">>

The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.>>

"It sounds like creative accounting, and the indications are that Chorus has played hard ball to get the biggest share of the deal on its terms.">>

"It's fantastic to see the government exceeding expectations in the number of people that will have access to fibre.">>