Amy Adams stories

"This is one of the early signs that the market understands the new opportunities that will be available under the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative."More

Kiwis jump on board as more than a quarter of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband project is completed.More

Telecommunications network operator Chorus won't meet its contractual obligations to build the bulk of the country's broadband network if regulated cuts to the wholesale price it charges on its ageing copper lines go ahead, Communications Minister Amy Adams says.More

Public comments from some parliamentary parties that they will not be supporting legislation in regards to copper pricing is not unexpected, according to an unsurprised Amy Adams.More

Shares in Chorus dropped to a new low after the government found itself unable to use legislative approaches to intervene in the price the telecommunications network operator charges for access to its copper lines.More

An additional 21,000 end users gained access to fibre over the three months to 30 September 2013 according to the government's latest quarterly report.More

Chorus shares sank to a record low as investors are left to speculate on how the government will respond to regulated price cuts the network company says will undermine its finances and its role as builder of the national ultra-fast broadband network.More

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today instructed her officials to commission an independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position.More

Orcon CEO Greg McAlister has reiterated the company’s commitment to lower broadband prices and promises to pass on any copper savings directly to consumers.More

The initial allocation round of the 700 MHz spectrum auction has resulted in 2degrees, Telecom, and Vodafone each acquiring management rights to spectrum in the 700 MHz band.More

Vocus Communications has unveiled New Zealand's "most connected data centre" this morning, revealed by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Amy Adams on Auckland's North Shore.More

Slammed by Microsoft, Google and Facebook over plans to include a clause in the controversial Telecommunications Interception Capability and Security Bill - the government backs down.More

"It appears that once more the coalition has resorted to hyperbole and scare tactics based on fiction."More

Amy Adams calls for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between ANZ and the US.More

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams praises Waitangi Tribunal’s ruling.More

Network operator turns to former Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson in its bid for a rewrite of regulation governing its ability to set prices on its ageing copper lines.More

National must listen to the widespread opposition to Amy Adams’ ‘copper tax’ that will give $600 million to shareholders in Chorus at the cost of New Zealanders’ broadband bills.More

Schools, businesses and households could have to pay $600 million more than recommended by the Commerce Commission for existing internet services, according to the Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing.More

A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.More

In stepping in to make sure Transfield Services paid its subcontractors, Labour claim the government desperately tried to stamp out more bad news about its UFB roll-out.More

Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?More

The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.More

Digital Enablement Training programme will be rolled out across New Zealand in the coming months.More

Christchurch "very much open for business" as new facility aims to meet growing demand for ICT solutions that harness new high speed networks.More