Broadband stories - Page 31
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Five Coromandel towns have made the Government’s list of potential towns to receive funding for ultra-fast broadband.
Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Local Government NZ welcomes release of tender for second stage of UFB programme, calls for coverage across as many communities as possible.
Bids open for Government's UFB expansion
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.
MIMP hops ahead of NBN for Kangaroo Island broadband
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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MIMP has beaten the NBN to the punch in providing high-speed broadband services for Kangaroo Island, ousting Telstra in the process.
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.
Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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Local authorities will have a month to outline how they will take advantage of new investment from the government’s broadband extension.
Aussie Government gears up for nbn satellite launch
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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The nbn long term satellite service will be a 'game changer' for those living and working in regional and remote areas.
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.
Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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The Ruapehu Council has begun the second stage of its broadband investment bid, hoping to gain part of the national broadband investment programme.
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.
Spark brings wireless broadband to rural Kiwis
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Spark has officially launched its Rural Wireless Broadband service, which aims to provide regional New Zealanders with greater rural connectivity.
Government releases broadband map
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.
Kiwis can now find NZ's best broadband with new, national map
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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A national broadband map has been launched to help New Zealanders source the best broadband options available for their home or business.
Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, wary of stuffing up sector, English says
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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The government doesn't want to spend any more money or stay any longer in the build of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network.
Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.
InternetNZ's new grants round open for applications
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.
'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.
Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.
Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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Labour condemns the Government's rural broadband initiative, calling it a massive policy failure and criticising a planned additional NZD $150 million spend.