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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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Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

Thu, 31st May 2018
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New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
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ComCom seeks 3000 volunteers for broadband performance testing

Wed, 30th May 2018
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The Commerce Commission wants to rally 3000 volunteers to help make New Zealand's broadband better for everyone.
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Stuff takes 100% ownership of Stuff Fibre

Fri, 25th May 2018
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Media entity Stuff has acquired the internet service provider Stuff Fibre, allowing it to continue building a great internet service for New Zealanders.
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Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link

Fri, 18th May 2018
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Taitokerau Fibre Networks is 80% owned by three Iwi of Te Taitokerau (Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua and Whaingaroa).
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Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million

Wed, 16th May 2018
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Vodafone has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Farmside from TeamTalk for USD $3 million, solidifying its commitment to rural broadband.
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Ingram NZ poised to grab share of industrial IoT

Tue, 15th May 2018
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Ingram Micro NZ taps industrial IoT market with FreeWave deal, enhancing secure data collection and optimising remote industrial operations.
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NBN reports healthy growth figures on the back of service initiatives

Mon, 14th May 2018
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NBN reports a 112% revenue increase for Q3, hitting AUD $1.4 billion, thanks to service initiatives, with active connections up by 1.7 million year-over-year.
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NBN partners with two leading universities in hunt for new tech

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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NBN partners with the University of Melbourne and the University of Technology Sydney in a USD $3 million deal to advance R&D in cutting-edge technologies.
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ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
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ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
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Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.
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Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Broadband Compare's team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
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Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.
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Former Internet Australia CEO weighs in on FTTC rollout

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Former Internet Australia CEO calls the NBN Co's Fibre-to-the-Curb rollout a belated but necessary upgrade amid ongoing broadband issues in Australia.
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NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NBN is set to expand its Fibre-to-the-Curb services to an additional 440,000 premises and will resume HFC services, aiming to connect 1.5 million homes by 2020.
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Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.
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Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
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SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
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8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.
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Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.