Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 6
UFB installs to be faster and less painful, Govt says
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
ufb
Government to streamline consenting rules for ultra fast broadband installation to reduce delays and frustrations.
Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
#
uc
#
iot
#
fibre
Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
#
uc
#
chorus
#
commerce commission
Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.
Govt signs off another UFB completion
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
ufb
New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.
Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
tuanz
As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
#
uc
#
government
#
telco
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
ufb
A New Plymouth UFB expo is offering free workshops for students, educators, businesses and consumers next week.
School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
uc
#
hyperscale
New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.
Government completes school network upgrade project
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
rural broadband initiative
The School Network Upgrade Project has been completed, giving all schools in New Zealand access to high-quality internet.
Govt completes its school broadband plan
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
ufb
All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.
Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
#
uc
#
compass communications
#
telco
Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
#
uc
#
government
#
telco
New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
#
edutech
#
uc
#
ipad
Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
Govt UFB programme reaches 200,000 Kiwi businesses
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
#
uc
#
telco
#
ufb
Over 200,000 businesses in New Zealand now have access to ultra-fast broadband, two months ahead of schedule and within budget.
UFB build complete in Masterton
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
#
uc
#
chorus
#
telco
Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.
How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren’t required
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
#
uc
#
gigatown
#
telco
MyRepublic’s new Gbps UFB service underscores that most SMEs prefer lower-speed, cost-effective plans, proving high speeds aren't always in demand.
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
#
uc
#
telco
#
myrepublic
MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB’s with a new offer.
Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
#
uc
#
cloud services
#
chorus
Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
#
uc
#
gigatown
#
telco
Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.
1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
#
uc
#
fibre
#
telco
Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.