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UFB / Ultra Fast Broadband stories - Page 5

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UFB 'game changer' for Kiwi school
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Hamilton's Southwell School hails UFB as a catalyst for innovative learning, showcasing its tech strides at 'Beyond Broadband' event.
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NZ's fastest growing city encouraged to utilise UFB
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Tauranga's Mayor rallies locals to harness Ultra-Fast Broadband's full potential amidst city's rapid growth.
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UFB demand strong, says Amy Adams
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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One in five of New Zealand's eligible households, schools and businesses have connected to ultra fast broadband, says government.
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Tauranga event looks 'Beyond Broadband' to innovative NZers
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a 'Beyond Broadband' Expo in Tauranga to showcase the benefits of the UFB network.
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UFB installs to be faster and less painful, Govt says
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Government to streamline consenting rules for ultra fast broadband installation to reduce delays and frustrations.
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Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
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Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.
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Govt signs off another UFB completion
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.
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Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Kiwi net users urged to rethink broadband options as TUANZ champions faster services.
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NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
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New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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A New Plymouth UFB expo is offering free workshops for students, educators, businesses and consumers next week.
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School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.
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Government completes school network upgrade project
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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The School Network Upgrade Project has been completed, giving all schools in New Zealand access to high-quality internet.
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Govt completes its school broadband plan
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.
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Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.
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English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Kiwi jobs soar as Govt.'s infrastructure drive fuels employment - Bill English touts nationwide benefits.
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One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
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Govt UFB programme reaches 200,000 Kiwi businesses
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Over 200,000 businesses in New Zealand now have access to ultra-fast broadband, two months ahead of schedule and within budget.
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UFB build complete in Masterton
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.
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How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren’t required
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic's new Gbps service for SMEs at $499/month suggests high speeds may exceed actual business needs.
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MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB’s with a new offer.
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Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.
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Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.
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1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Kiwis flock to fibre-optic internet, with 1 in 20 connections now lightning-fast, reports Stats NZ.