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Kiwis leaders in global race for fibre adoption

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Second only to Japan, New Zealanders’ fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.
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Chorus CEO to resign after successful company transformation

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie to resign at year's end after tripling fibre connection volumes and leading the company to a USD $53 million profit.
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The story of Australia’s fibre optic advocates

Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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Australia's largest private FTTP network builder, OptiComm, is set to list on the ASX with a valuation of AUD $208 million, revolutionising fibre connectivity.
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Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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ADTRAN announces three innovations including new high-bandwidth ONTs, a whole-home WiFi solution, and enhanced management tools, driving 20% growth.
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Cisco and Superloop add two new subsea cables for Aus

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Cisco and Superloop enhance Australia’s connectivity with 400G on INDIGO West and Central subsea cables using cutting-edge spectrum sharing tech.
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CA telco rolls out FTTH network for South Santa Clara County

Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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South Valley Internet launches South Santa Clara County's first FTTH network, delivering full-gigabit speeds to 150 homes and businesses near Morgan Hill, CA.
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Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus

Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
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NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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New Zealand’s broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
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Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
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Juniper Networks & OptiComm to grow AU network infrastructure

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Juniper Networks partners with OptiComm to double Australia's network infrastructure, enhancing speed, security, and scalability for future tech needs.
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Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work

Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work after breaches of employment standards, following ERA determination.
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Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.
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What the future of fibre looks like in NZ

Tue, 21st May 2019
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Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.
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How Chorus aims to reshape service company maintenance contracts

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Chorus has signed new contracts with Visionstream and Downer for the maintenance of its broadband networks in New Zealand.
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Hawaiki expands US point-of-presence to Seattle

Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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Hawaiki extends its US reach with a new point of presence in Seattle's Westin Building Exchange, boosting connectivity for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Chorus’ message: just be more committed to paying

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.
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Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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The summer season was all about fibre with 74% of respondents choosing fibre broadband plans, an increase of 6% on last quarter’s report.
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Ruckus releases new switch for 100GbE edge-to-core networks

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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Enables multi-gigabit networks with pay-as-you-grow model suitable for education, government and enterprise environments.
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Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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Chorus has achieved an average monthly connection speed of 100Mbps across its network, a ten-fold increase in eight years.
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NZ among the world’s countries with the fastest internet

Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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The latest data from OECD's broadband portal has found that New Zealand is punching well above its weight in high-speed fibre.