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Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.
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Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades

Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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Vocus boosts its network with additional Hawaiki cable capacity and significant upgrades, enhancing service quality for Australian and New Zealand customers.
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Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Gravity and Kacific have inked a 3-year deal to bring competitive satellite broadband to rural New Zealand, powered by the new Kacific1 satellite.
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Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Global broadband access equipment revenue fell 2% Y/Y in 1Q 2019 to USD $2.9 billion, driven by a decrease in CCAP spending, reports Dell’Oro Group.
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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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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.
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Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet

Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Kiwis are overspending by NZD $100m annually for slower internet; switching to Ultra-Fast Broadband could save households between NZD $145 and $471 each year.
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Vodafone and PNSol champion new ‘invisble network’ broadband project

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Broadband Forum has launched Broadband QED, a project aimed at enhancing the quality of broadband networks, led by Vodafone and Predictable Network Solutions.
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ComCom releases findings from fibre services study

Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.
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Vertiv to build AU$35 million submarine cable landing station

Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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The cable landing station, located in Maroochydore, will help deliver Australia’s fastest data connection to Asia.
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Exclusive: Kacific makes a bid for the APAC satellite broadband market

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Kacific Broadband Satellites has appointed Matteo Catanuto as VP of Sales for NZ and APAC, as it aims to expand its satellite broadband services in the region.
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TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure

Sat, 25th Aug 2018
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TeamTalk posts GBP £4.4m profit, up debt reduction efforts and invests heavily in infrastructure, aiming for a nationwide digital radio roll-out by 2019.
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NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
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Chorus posts profit, trims staff - will invest in infrastructure, CX

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Chorus nets $47m in profit. CEO says company will continue to improve customer experience and invest in infrastructure across NZ.
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PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour

Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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Labour criticises PM Key for dismissing 2010 security warnings about Huawei's involvement in New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
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Ericsson shows off next-level LTE

Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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Ericsson's unveiling of LTE Advanced promises mobile broadband speeds nearing 1GB/s by 2023, revolutionising connectivity in the UK.
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Rural women slam govt broadband plan

Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.
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Demysifying ICT

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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NZICT Group CEO Brett O’Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand’s ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.
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Building ties with Australia and Korea

Wed, 4th Nov 2009
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The 2009 KANZ Broadband Summit kicked off today with ICT Minister Steven Joyce urging delegates from NZ, Australia, and Korea to explore shared broadband goals.
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Our ticket to the dance

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Digitalisation is our 'ticket to the dance', transforming economies globally and reshaping NZ's future. It's beyond broadband; it's innovation.