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Kiwi broadband: Improving but could do better
Unified Communications

Kiwi broadband: Improving but could do better

Kiwi broadband speeds are on the up, but are still lagging many international counterparts, despite recording solid increases across the board.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Change at top as Chorus chair steps down
Unified Communications

Change at top as Chorus chair steps down

Sue Sheldon resigns as Chorus chair, marking an end to her pivotal leadership during the firm's major telecom industry challenges.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Sue Sheldon steps down as Chorus chair, Hartley to be acting chair
Unified Communications

Sue Sheldon steps down as Chorus chair, Hartley to be acting chair

Sue Sheldon is standing down as chair of Chorus at the end of the month and the role will be filled by Jon Hartley on an interim basis.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Chorus completes UFB rollout in Ashburton
Unified Communications

Chorus completes UFB rollout in Ashburton

The completion of the project in Ashburton means about 8,700 houses, businesses, schools and health facilities are now able to access fibre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
New Zealand named champion of fibre connectivity
Unified Communications

New Zealand named champion of fibre connectivity

New Zealand is officially number one among developed countries for growth of fibre connections, with an annual growth rate of 272%.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Qrious partners with Roy Morgan Research to provide insights into Kiwi market
Unified Communications

Qrious partners with Roy Morgan Research to provide insights into Kiwi market

Qrious teams up with Roy Morgan to transform NZ market insights, merging cutting-edge analytics with detailed consumer profiling.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first
Unified Communications

Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first

Westpac launches 'Westpac One', New Zealand's premier fully-responsive online banking platform, revolutionising digital finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Kiwis seek unlimited data plans and video streaming sites
Unified Communications

Kiwis seek unlimited data plans and video streaming sites

According to Kiwi statistics from the CallPlus network streaming video is up, peer-to-peer sharing is down, and online shoppers are turning to China.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance
Unified Communications

Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance

Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start
Unified Communications

Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start

Kiwi entrepreneurs vie for a USD $200,000 Gigatown fund to develop and market UFB service concepts, as Chorus and Alcatel-Lucent launch the Gig-Start Fund.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Nexsan by Imation targets Kiwi resellers with 'disruptive' solutions
Storage

Nexsan by Imation targets Kiwi resellers with 'disruptive' solutions

Nexsan by Imation aims to shake up the Kiwi market with its unique storage solutions, courting local resellers to drive growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%
Unified Communications

Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%

New Zealand's UFB uptake hits 10% as broadband connections surge by nearly 40% in the latest quarter, reveals Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy
Unified Communications

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy

This morning the Commerce Commission has released its draft decision regarding the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation
Unified Communications

Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation

Spark advances in IT revamp with Ericsson, speeding up Kiwi mobile services and enhancing customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband
Unified Communications

Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband

Snap has announced a national-high speed UFB plan, giving Kiwis access to the country's fastest broadband throughout New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Unified Communications

Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?

New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Unified Communications

Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones

Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Vodafone gives Kiwis chance to take on Jimmy Spithill
Gaming

Vodafone gives Kiwis chance to take on Jimmy Spithill

Vodafone announced overnight a virtual sailing event on their 4G network with the new Samsung GALAXY Note 4 smartphone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014
How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar
Unified Communications

How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar

Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014