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Broadband stories - Page 18

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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Fibre providers chime in on country's fastest broadband regions

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Chorus' latest survey of the top ten fastest services for broadband has ruffled feathers amongst three of the country's local fibre companies.
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Chorus reveals top 10 Kiwi cities to live in for fast broadband

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Dunedin takes the lead in Chorus' top 10 NZ cities list for rapid broadband, showcasing tech strides and nationwide data surge.
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Building a new SD-WAN? Tips for future-proofing your network

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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If your company is looking for a way to improve WAN functionality and service levels while lowering costs, then you don't have far to go.
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Silver Peak announces new advancements to EdgeConnect SD-WAN

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Silver Peak has announced changes to its high-performance SD-WAN, including the introduction of the First-packet iQ function.
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ANZ public safety sector investing in cloud & data-based tech, survey finds

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Australia and New Zealand's public safety sector is investing in real-time data and new intelligence sources, says a survey by Motorola Solutions.
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Selling broadband to millennials: Market schemes and outlook for 2017

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To market broadband services to millennials, broadband companies need to acknowledge their preferences and buying habits or tendencies.
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Kiwis want faster internet, especially in rural areas, survey finds

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New Zealanders are demanding faster internet for their homes, particularly in rural areas, according to a survey by InternetNZ.
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Chorus' year ahead: UFB roll outs and increased customer focus

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Chorus reports net profit of $66 million, citing copper price changes and improved expense management as key factors.
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Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
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UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt

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Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.
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Kiwis' broadband habits revealed

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Kiwis' broadband usage follows a consistent pattern, with data usage reaching its peak between 8pm and 10:30pm, according to Chorus.
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Rural New Zealand gets a taste of satellite broadband

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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IPSTAR and Reachnet bring affordable satellite broadband to remote NZ families, bridging the digital divide with BYOE plans from $29/month.
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InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
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nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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nbn remains on track to reach its 2020 goals as it reports strong financial results for the six months to December 2016.
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Fibre driving increase in switching broadband providers

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Record number of Kiwis switching broadband providers, with over 22k comparing plans on Broadband Compare website.
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Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game

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The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.
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Updated: What went down with Spark's weekend outage

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Spark mobile and broadband services were down on Sunday, with widespread outages impacting some customers across the country.
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India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
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Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
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InternetNZ sings govt's UFB praises

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.