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Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 14

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“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.
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UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.
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Broadband disclosure plan revealed…
Wed, 15th May 2013
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As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.
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Q&A with Greg McAlister
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.
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Chorus signs UFB build contracts
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.
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Telecom launches next generation broadband
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
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Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
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New UFB network for New Plymouth
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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Construction on New Plymouth’s ultra-fast broadband network has ramped up with more than 70km of fibre to be laid in the city by July.
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Good things come to those who wait
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.
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HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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HD introduces a groundbreaking 'choose your own contention ratio' service, allowing UFB customers bespoke bandwidth control.
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UFB and RBI school report: C+
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.
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City quartet receives UFB upgrade
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.
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Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.
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Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.
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Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.
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Ultrafast Fibre adopts Oz portal
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Ultrafast Fibre partners with Australian firm DGIT, advancing NZ's broadband with a cutting-edge interface in the North Island.
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New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about
Sat, 19th Jan 2013
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NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.
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Are ISPs selling more expensive UFB plans?
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Alert for UK consumers: ISPs may be misleading customers with expensive UFB plans offering speeds as slow as dial-up, warns expert.
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Cambridge connects to UFB
Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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Cambridge leaps into the future as Ultrafast Fibre launches in the CBD, offering businesses ultra-fast broadband services.