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Broadband stories - Page 24

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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2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.
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New Zealand sitting pretty on global broadband stage

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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New Zealand ranks highly in global broadband connectivity, with 4th place for mobile broadband and 14th for fixed broadband, according to the OECD.
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Tauranga event looks 'Beyond Broadband' to innovative NZers

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a 'Beyond Broadband' Expo in Tauranga to showcase the benefits of the UFB network.
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UFB installs to be faster and less painful, Govt says

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Government to streamline consenting rules for ultra fast broadband installation to reduce delays and frustrations.
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Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
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Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.
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Govt signs off another UFB completion

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.
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Time to reassess your internet services

Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.
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NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government's UFB programme.
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New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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A New Plymouth UFB expo is offering free workshops for students, educators, businesses and consumers next week.
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School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.
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Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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As the national broadband network ramps up its business-grade service provision, it's important businesses start factoring it into their telco plans.
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Government completes school network upgrade project

Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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The School Network Upgrade Project has been completed, giving all schools in New Zealand access to high-quality internet.
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Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Mobile coverage has been expanded more than 1700 square kilometres of rural areas previously without coverage via 15 new cell towers.
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Govt's RBI gaining speed

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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More rural New Zealanders are experiencing blistering internet speeds thanks to Rural Broadband Initiative towers being upgraded to 4G.
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Govt completes its school broadband plan

Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.
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NZ's most remote schools now have fast internet access

Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative has connected the last remote school to faster broadband, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.
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Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ

Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.
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English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis

Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.
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Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.