Chorus stories - Page 7
Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Chorus and Crown Fibre to enhance broadband in 169 NZ areas, connecting over 200k premises to high-speed internet.
Chorus upgrades more rural broadband cabinets around NZ
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Chorus upgrades 100 broadband cabinets for improved speeds in rural New Zealand, providing consistent speeds up to 70Mbps.
NZ's UFB build on track - Waiheke now complete
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Waiheke Island has completed its Ultra-Fast Broadband build, with 5600 homes and businesses benefiting from NZD$9.6 million in investments.
Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.
Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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New Zealand's telecoms networks remain operational after earthquakes off the South Island, according to Vodafone and Spark.
New Zealand fibre war: Chorus vs Spark
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Chorus responds to Spark's 'Upgrade NZ' fibre push, urging customers to research broadband options independently.
Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Spark introduces Spark Restore Kit to help customers stay online during broadband or landline faults in New Zealand.
Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.
Govt extends free UFB connections
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.
Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.
Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.
Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
Chorus CEO to step down
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.
Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.