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Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.
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Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.
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How Nokia and Chorus aim to enhance broadband access for Kiwis

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Chorus has deployed Nokia's VDSL2 vectoring technology to deliver improved broadband access to users across New Zealand.
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The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.
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Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.
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Voyager bags big broadband download speed win

Thu, 1st May 2014
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Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.
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2talk walks the walk with 'good honest' broadband

Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Customers can now add 2talk broadband to voice plans by ordering through 2talk live, with broadband now available as ADSL, VDSL, UFB (Auckland only) or HSNS.
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Voyager slashes VDSL prices by 33%

Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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New Zealand ISP Voyager Internet has slashed the price of its VDSL service, making it a more attractive option for businesses.
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Don't wait for fibre, businesses should adopt VDSL now

Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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As fibre rollout lags, businesses urged to adopt VDSL for speeds 5x faster than ADSL - a cost-effective boost by Voyager Internet.
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Voyager's VDSL venture

Thu, 31st May 2012
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Voyager launches VDSL for businesses seeking speedier internet than ADSL but not ready for UFB, promising up to 50MBps down and 10MBps up.
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Speed and security from Netgear UTM appliance

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Netgear's new ProSecure UTM9S combines high-speed VDSL internet with robust security for SMBs, offering unprecedented control over internet access.
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An Important Voice

Sat, 1st May 2010
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Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.