Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 2
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When are HSNS tail extensions going to be a thing?
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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chorus
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telco
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isp
Chorus' HSNS tail extension pricing baffles, hindering easy access to a service with promised high returns for RSPs.
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Kiwi health group concerned about Govt. rural broadband pledge
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
The Rural Health Alliance of Aotearoa New Zealand applauds the Govt's NZD $270 million rural broadband investment but urges no extra costs for small towns.
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Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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nz
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The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.
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New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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chorus
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fibre
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telco
This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.
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4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
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Kiwi internet speeds soar as UFB rollout nears completion
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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fibre
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme 75% complete, providing fibre access to over 1 million households and businesses in New Zealand.
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New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fibre
The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
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Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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telco
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nz government
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ufb
It’s reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who’s town is next?
Fri, 12th May 2017
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government
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chorus
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telco
The second phase of the government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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esg
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dei
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telco
Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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esg
We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
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Chorus reveals top 10 Kiwi cities to live in for fast broadband
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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chorus
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telco
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ufb
Dunedin takes the lead in Chorus' top 10 NZ cities list for rapid broadband, showcasing tech strides and nationwide data surge.
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Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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fibre
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telco
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orcon
Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
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UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.
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Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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crm
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martech
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slingshot
The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.
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Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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chorus
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telco
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labour party
Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
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InternetNZ sings govt’s UFB praises
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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nz
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telco
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internetnz
InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.
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Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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chorus
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telco
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crown fibre holdings
Chorus and Crown Fibre to enhance broadband in 169 NZ areas, connecting over 200k premises to high-speed internet.
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What to think about for UFB and your business
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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kordia
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telco
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ufb
I keep hearing about new ultra-fast broadband services, what do I need to think about when upgrading my business? Find out more here.
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3 Dunedin-born startups take home $60,000 worth of GigStart funding
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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telco
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dunedin
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ufb
Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.