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Broadband stories - Page 49

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.
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Enable emerges from the dust
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Three earthquakes and the destruction of a city around them has not stopped Christchurch fibre company Enable Services Limited.
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Connector Systems picks up digital media brand
Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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High-speed networks provide perfect foundation for IPTV technology, but resellers will still have to work hard.
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Delay digital dividend decision InternetNZ
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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InternetNZ urges delay in 700MHz band decisions to align NZ with international tech direction, advocating for future-proof strategy.
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WEL Networks selects Huawei
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Huawei wins bid to provide Fibre to the Home technology for WEL Networks' Ultra Fast Broadband project in NZ's central North Island.
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UFB open access deeds approved
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Gov approves deeds for UFB and RBI networks, paving way for competitive broadband services. A major step after Chorus' initial rejection.
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Ultra Fast Broadband
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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UltraFast Fibre Limited and Northpower Limited's expansions bring ultra-fast broadband to various regions, starting in Whangarei by Christmas 2010.
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InternetNZ helps Christchurch schools connect
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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InternetNZ pledges video conference services to aid Christchurch schools' recovery, enhancing learning networks post-earthquake.
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Speed and security from Netgear UTM appliance
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Netgear's new ProSecure UTM9S combines high-speed VDSL internet with robust security for SMBs, offering unprecedented control over internet access.
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Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles
Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.
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Local co-op beats Chorus to the punch - Updated
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Electricity Ashburton outpaces Chorus in bringing Ultra Fast Broadband to Ashburton's CBD, enhancing local connectivity.
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Whangarei UFB provider confirms CEO
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Northpower Fibre appoints Darren Mason as CEO, accelerating Whangarei's journey to being NZ's first region fully embracing ultra-fast broadband.
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Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.
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Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Paul Reynolds to exit as Telecom CEO, hailed for averting company's decline and securing its future in NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband scheme.
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Government approves Telecom split
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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The government has approved Telecom’s separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.
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Joyce addresses Tech.Ed before opening Auckland UFB project
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Steven Joyce ignites Tech.Ed with a visionary speech, paving the way for NZ's tech industry, before launching Auckland’s UFB project.
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Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.
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Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments
Sat, 20th Aug 2011
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Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.
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Fibre Watch: Cynics & crystal balls
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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As debate over the tender process continues, there is a bigger question to be asked - should the government have embarked on the UFB project at all?.
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Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.
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Fibre Watch: Playing favourites?
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Was Telecom's $929 million UFB contract win a foregone conclusion? Labour says the Government has some explaining to do.