National Broadband Network (NBN) stories - Page 7

Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.

Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

What lays ahead for 2012?
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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As 2012 dawns, Clive Gold predicts a tech revolution: data science rises, IT sectors evolve, and IT security rethinks strategies.

Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.

Aussies a huge step closer to UFB
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Australia’s two largest telecommunications companies, Telstra and Optus, have agreed to participate in the Australian government’s NBN.

Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender
Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.

Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.

Fibre Watch: UFB on shaky ground
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.

NZ beats Australia for fixed-line BB penetration
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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New Zealand outstrips Australia in fixed-line broadband penetration, highlighting a need for urgent infrastructure investment, says Minister.

Nokia Siemens scores NBN contract
Fri, 29th Oct 2010
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Nokia Siemens wins a pivotal deal worth up to $400m over 10 years to supply crucial tech for Australia's NBN fibre network upgrade.

Huawei wins Brunei contract
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Huawei secures a major contract in Brunei, expanding its global fibre services footprint, promising to connect over 40,000 subscribers.

Lessons from across the ditch
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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The success of New Zealand's fibre to the home (FTTH) network relies heavily on early consumer adoption, according to industry stakeholders.

Major changes ahead for Telstra
Mon, 28th Jun 2010
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Telstra's CEO, David Thodey, eyes acquisitions in product development and software as the telecom giant pivots towards customer services and digital households.

From across the Tasman
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.

Australian govt. broadband bill to peak at $26b
Thu, 6th May 2010
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Australia's government broadband spend to hit $26bn, aiming for top-tier fibre access to 90% of homes, says NBN study.

Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Ex-Vodafone exec Mark Rushworth spearheads Pacific Fibre to link NZ and the US with a new cable, aiming to bring the world closer to New Zealand.

Michael Foley December Column
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative hits a key milestone with the release of an Invitation to Participate and the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings.

Telstra’s rejection of Op Sep an ambit claim – analyst
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Telstra rejects proposed operational separation in Australian legislation, calling it unnecessary; seen as a negotiating tactic.