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Broadband stories - Page 20

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 extends free UFB connections

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
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A message from beyond the grave: World's first coffin with WiFi

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Kiwi company MyRepublic unveils the world's first Wi-Fi enabled coffin, ensuring connectivity transcends to the afterlife.
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New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.
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Kiwis love streaming: Almost half of all broadband connections have unlimited data

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Almost half of all broadband connections in New Zealand have unlimited data plans, according to Statistics NZ.
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Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.
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North Island customers now 100GB ready

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.
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Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.
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Final round of GigStart Fund open to local startups

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Dunedin's budding innovators vie for a final slice of the £200k GigStart Fund to supercharge their tech startups.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.
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Kiwis now have access to game changing Gigabit UFB

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre Limited and Northpower Fibre will offer one Gigabit (1Gbps) broadband in New Zealand from 1st October.
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Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn't so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you'll miss the entire site.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative aims to bring high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses over 10 years.
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Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.
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How agritech is transforming New Zealand's agriculture industry

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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N.Z. agriculture poised to lead with agritech, as experts spotlight sector's vast potential for growth and transformation, says PAANZ chair Mackenzie.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Installing UFB to a business

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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New Zealand businesses are benefiting from the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, with fibre installation taking just over a week.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Atihau Whanganui Corporation thrives as Ultra-Fast Broadband revolutionises rural business operations across New Zealand.
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Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers

Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to homes and businesses. Businesses already benefiting.
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Skyline Enterprises leverages New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, enhancing operations and guest services across its multinational tourism ventures.