Ultra Fast Broadband stories - Page 2

"There are changing consumer needs when it comes to broadband, both for households and businesses and the UFB initiative has been an integral part,">>

“If your business relies on the internet at all, and you’ve got fibre on the street, you’d be silly not to take it up.”>>

"Prior to UFB, the Whanganui office & Ohakune office were on standard broadband. We're now on 100Mb/second download and 50Mb/second upload.">>

“Some of the newer ISPs have got great plans that really take advantage of the new UFB fibre network. It’s well worth knowing your options.">>

"Since having fibre put in, we've started to walk, run and now we're galloping.">>

“It’s allowed us to build a single managed wide area network for the business.">>

"Making New Zealand a true 'Gignation', beyond the 5000-plus connections we have in Dunedin, should see us catapulted up the league tables.">>

“It’s outstanding for a Government partnership to have delivered this digital infrastructure at such a low cost to the taxpayer.">>

Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.>>

“The fact that Chorus continues to promote and support this low-value contracting model is disgraceful.">>

Chorus has announced the upcoming departure of its chief executive and managing director Mark Ratcliffe.>>

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.>>

“Faster speeds means people can use the internet in ways that were never possible before, creating more innovation and productivity.">>

Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.>>

The benefits of UFB have been made clear for New Zealand tourism companies, as the rollout of UFB in Rotorua and Queenstown reaches its completion.>>

Media agencies are now getting on the UFB train, as Stuff announces Stuff Fibre services, due to start in the next three months.>>

“More than one million households, businesses, schools and hospitals can access UFB. This means 2.4 million New Zealanders are now able to connect.">>

Over 7000 households and businesses are now able to connect to faster and more reliable internet.>>

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.>>

A new Bill to streamline the rollout of Ultra Fast Broadband has passed its first reading in Parliament.>>

Shared property and apartment dwellers will find it easier to connect to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in light of new changes made to the UFB rollout.>>

“It reflects our strength as a trusted infrastructure provider and our continued work in laying the foundation for our country’s digital future,.">>

Chorus announces UFB rollout is complete in Rotorua, bringing the service to almost 27,000 schools, businesses, health services and residents.>>

Geeks on Wheels has launched in Dunedin in response to increased demand in the area following the rollout of UFB.>>