Citylink stories

TeamTalk sets sights on CityLink fibre optic upgrade
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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TeamTalk has big plans to put its latest $8.7 million capital raise to work, starting with an upgrade of CityLink’s Wellington fibre optic network.

CityLink turns 20 years old
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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It might have recently turned 20 years old, but if you mention the name CityLink in Auckland, people immediately think ‘bus company’.

Wellington councils join forces to share ICT infrastructure
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Wellington councils have joined forces to share ICT infrastructure in an effort to improve resilience and save money.

CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.

NZIX provides Kiwi schools with faster, better internet
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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New Zealand Internet Exchange enhances connectivity for Kiwi schools, offering faster, more efficient internet through the government-funded Managed Network.

Rugby and Wi-Fi: The perfect combination?
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Wellington's Rugby Sevens match sees Wi-Fi usage soar, with CityLink recording a 100% spike in data as fans flock online.

The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Small NZ fibre firms battle against Chorus' UFB rollout, leaning on community ties and quick service to survive in the evolving market.

CityLink to establish Peering Exchange in Dunedin
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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CityLink to launch a Peering Exchange in Dunedin, boosting the city's tech and education sectors with faster, cost-effective internet access.

Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

Separating SDN hype from reality: A user's view
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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CityLink's early dive into SDN technology reveals the gap between its potential and real-world application, urging a focus on standards.

Wellington welcomes ‘offsite campus’ to CBD
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.

TeamTalk cuts annual earnings guidance
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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TeamTalk cuts earnings guidance for a second time after acquiring Farmside Group, resulting in a slower transition and lower earnings.

Broadband profits for TeamTalk
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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TeamTalk posts a record 15.9% profit rise to NZD $5.4m, driven by booming broadband operations and key contributions like the Rugby World Cup 2011.

CityLink changes capital’s connectivity
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Newly named CityFi, the premium network aims to become ‘less clunky’ and more convenient allowing customers to easily log on without usernames or passwords.

Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

CityLink shareholders sell out to TeamTalk
Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
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It began 14 years ago with 17 shareholders putting up $5,000 each, but now CityLink has been completely gobbled up by the publically listed company TeamTalk.