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In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
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Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B

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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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Record-breaking data usage over school holidays

Mon, 6th May 2019
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Rather than pulling their hair out thinking of potential activities, it would appear Kiwi parents are turning to the internet to entertain their little ones.
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Cambium Networks releases ePMP fixed wireless broadband solutions

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Cambium Networks expands its ePMP portfolio with new fixed wireless broadband solutions, enhancing connectivity options for service providers and enterprises.
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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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Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report

Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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The summer season was all about fibre with 74% of respondents choosing fibre broadband plans, an increase of 6% on last quarter's report.
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Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup

Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.
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2degrees jumps on the bundle bandwagon with Amazon Prime

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Following the trend set by Vodafone and Spark, 2degrees is trying to lure customers into a contract with the promise of access to streaming content.
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2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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2degrees guarantees no broadband price hikes for 2019, setting itself apart from competitors Spark and Vodafone who announce increases.
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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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Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network

Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.
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Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service

Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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Chorus is set to trial its first 10Gbps residential and SME fibre broadband service in New Zealand, with up to 30 customers initially taking part.
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ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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BDC Services will provide customers in Australia with an online store for ServersCheck products and local technical pre-sales and onsite support.
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Fibre uptake continues to grow in Christchurch

Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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Across Enable's network, there are now 12 towns and suburbs where over 60% of homes and businesses are enjoying fibre broadband.
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Frost & Sullivan honours Honeywell's IIoT value creation

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Frost and Sullivan has awarded Honeywell the 2018 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its cybersecurity innovations and transformative IIoT solutions.
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Chorus fibre roll out picks up pace

Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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Chorus accelerates fibre installations, completing 50% within a day, boosting customer satisfaction to 7.8/10 and streamlining the process for Kiwis.
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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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Chorus reckons Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for data

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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New Zealanders' thirst for data hit new highs in 2018, with Fortnite releases driving record peaks on Chorus' network, reaching up to 1.775Tbps.
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Why it's important to build tomorrow's 10G future today

Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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As broadband demand soars, Australia eyes 10G PON tech to future-proof networks, cater to fast-evolving consumer and enterprise digital needs.