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Broadband stories - Page 21

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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Silver Peak appoints industry veteran Graham Schultz to top local job

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Silver Peak has tapped Graham Schultz to head up its ANZ business as the vendor seeks to ramp up its growth locally.
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Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service

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New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.
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Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network

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Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.
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Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success

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Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
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Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.
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2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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2degrees offers discounts for SuperGold Card holders, giving them up to NZD $20 off monthly and broadband plans to help keep older Kiwis connected.
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Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
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Spark boosts data cap allowances - and some prices - on select broadband plans

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Spark is upping the data caps - and some prices - on some of its popular home & business plans by as much as 50% to cater for Kiwis' love for data.
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Chorus CEO to step down

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.
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The Commerce Commission and the New Zealand backhaul review

Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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NZ's watchdog probes Chorus's sway in the telecom backhaul market amid concerns of market fairness and competition.
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Spark celebrates switching on its 100th RBI cell site

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Spark celebrates landmark achievement with 100th Rural Broadband Initiative site in Reikorangi, expanding 3G and 4G coverage.
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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.
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New 1 Gigabit fibre offering good news for NZ

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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NZ leaps in global internet race with new 1Gbps fibre option, boosting digital economy and innovation, says Minister Adams.
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Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.
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Commerce Commission seeks feedback on NZ's internet backhaul services

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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The Commerce Commission is looking for feedback on 'domestic backhaul services', or how internet traffic is sent and received between major exchanges.
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Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.
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Kiwi businesses thriving with the rollout of Ultra Fast Broadband

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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The benefits of UFB have been made clear for New Zealand tourism companies, as the rollout of UFB in Rotorua and Queenstown reaches its completion.
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Stuff's entry into the Ultra Fast Broadband market 'out of the blue'

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Media agencies are now getting on the UFB train, as Stuff announces Stuff Fibre services, due to start in the next three months.
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More than 300,000 to benefit as first phase of RBI completed

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Over 300k homes and businesses in New Zealand benefit from improved broadband, thanks to Government initiative.
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Results are in: Quarterly UFB figures show Kiwis remain 'enthusiastic'

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Ultra Fast Broadband is in high demand in New Zealand, with over 2.4 million people now able to connect, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.