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Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand
Unified Communications

Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand

The fourth annual MobileTech conference will take place in March next year and focus on innovative productivity tools for the rural sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Unified Communications

Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal

Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
99% of Kiwis to have 50Mbps connectivity by 2025
Unified Communications

99% of Kiwis to have 50Mbps connectivity by 2025

The New Zealand government has unveiled plans which will see 99% of Kiwis with 50Mbps peak connectivity by 2025, with 10Mbps for the remainder.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
New partnership brings cloud powered WiFi to Kiwi businesses
Internet of Things

New partnership brings cloud powered WiFi to Kiwi businesses

NZ businesses get a tech boost as The Instillery, in partnership with Purple WiFi, harnesses cloud power for smarter WiFi insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015
Spark launches new email service for Kiwi SMEs
Unified Communications

Spark launches new email service for Kiwi SMEs

Spark is expanding its offerings with Spark Business Mail - a new cloud-based email platform hosted in New Zealand and designed for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Kiwi company invests in IoT with new platform development
Internet of Things

Kiwi company invests in IoT with new platform development

Zarex, a leading New Zealand digital marketing agency, invests in an IoT platform to aid local businesses in delivering enhanced customer value.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
Unified Communications

Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems

Labour criticises National for delaying rural broadband improvements, saying the wait leaves rural New Zealand with inadequate internet for years.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching
Chorus

Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching

Chorus has made a further submission to the Commerce Commission ahead of the final determination on pricing of its copper network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
2degrees says Kiwis paying too much for mobile, yet won't make the switch
Unified Communications

2degrees says Kiwis paying too much for mobile, yet won't make the switch

Kiwis overpaying for mobile plans; 2degrees reveals millions in potential savings, yet customer loyalty prevails.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
Unified Communications

More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB

The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
Spark brings wireless broadband to rural Kiwis
Unified Communications

Spark brings wireless broadband to rural Kiwis

Spark has officially launched its Rural Wireless Broadband service, which aims to provide regional New Zealanders with greater rural connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Kiwis can now find NZ's best broadband with new, national map
Unified Communications

Kiwis can now find NZ's best broadband with new, national map

A national broadband map has been launched to help New Zealanders source the best broadband options available for their home or business.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Unified Communications

Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI
Unified Communications

Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI

Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Unified Communications

Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?

As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller
Unified Communications

Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller

Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles
Unified Communications

Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles

Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'
Unified Communications

Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'

As demand for fibre becomes mainstream, the Chorus UFB programme has moved into the next phase, according to an update from Chorus,.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Taupo gets head start as Chorus completes UFB network
Unified Communications

Taupo gets head start as Chorus completes UFB network

Taupo blazes a trail in digital connectivity, being the North Island's first to complete Chorus' high-speed UFB fibre network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015