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Broadband stories - Page 13

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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ComCom releases findings from fibre services study

Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.
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InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.
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Vertiv to build AU$35 million submarine cable landing station

Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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The cable landing station, located in Maroochydore, will help deliver Australia's fastest data connection to Asia.
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NBN releases new offering for enterprise

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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NBN launches nbn Enterprise Ethernet, a premium 1Gbps wholesale product with enhanced customer service, tailored for Australian enterprise needs.
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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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97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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73 of 75 inspected subcontractors found to be in breach of minimum employment standards, which could have ramifications across the channel.
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Exclusive: Kacific makes a bid for the APAC satellite broadband market

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Kacific Broadband Satellites has appointed Matteo Catanuto as VP of Sales for NZ and APAC, as it aims to expand its satellite broadband services in the region.
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The platform making IIoT more accessible than ever

Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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FreeWave have been an RF hardware vendor for over 25 years and today can enable any organisation to leverage the benefits of industrial IoT.
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Open DC data center to host Malaysia's second internet exchange

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Extreme Broadband has launched JBIX in Malaysia, the country's first open internet exchange available to all organisations around the world.
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TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure

Sat, 25th Aug 2018
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TeamTalk posts GBP £4.4m profit, up debt reduction efforts and invests heavily in infrastructure, aiming for a nationwide digital radio roll-out by 2019.
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NBN launches new POI product for RSPs

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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NBN has unveiled a new product for retail service providers, offering alternative access to Points of Interconnect and easing service management.
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NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
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Industrial revolution will shape NZ's dairy and farming industries

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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New Zealand's dairy and farming sectors face major impacts from the industrial revolution, says data expert Dr Albert Bifet. #IoT #bigdata.
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Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.
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Chorus to expand Wi-Fi trials following Christchurch success

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Chorus and N4L announced they are expanding a trial that uses Chorus network infrastructure to bring free internet into the homes of students.
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Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.
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Utilities and critical infrastructure providers must improve cybersecurity

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Critical infrastructure and utilities providers must take steps to understand and protect against cyber attacks as they adopt new technologies, warns ForeScout.
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Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
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Step up your network security with SD-WAN

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Embrace SD-WAN to enhance your network security as businesses go digital, offering cost savings, reduced complexity, and secure branch communications.
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Stuff Fibre promises to double internet speed for its users

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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In a game-changing move, Stuff Fibre promises Christchurch residents double internet speeds to 200 Mbps at no extra cost, thanks to Enable's network upgrade.