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Broadband stories - Page 32

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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Where is the government's UFB rollout up to

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In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
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Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable

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Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
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How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar

Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.
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Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia

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Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.
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Snap examines... the benefit of fibre

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Snap's James Koers champions fibre for Kiwi businesses, promising unparalleled improvements in productivity and network performance.
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High fibre time for Kiwi business...

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The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.
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Pizza from New York: The fibre story

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Voyager's Dave Porteous looks at fibre's history and where it's going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.
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New ISP scrapes the bottom of the broadband barrel

Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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No limits, no contracts, just broadband. That's the slogan of New Zealand's latest contender into the ISP market...
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National ramps up broadband initiative... targets 200,000 Kiwis

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National to expand Ultra-Fast Broadband to 80% of Kiwis, extending access to 200,000 more homes, with a funding boost from the Future Investment Fund.
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Labour slams broadband plans... 'misses the mark by a country mile'

Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Labour's ICT spokesperson criticizes National's broadband announcement, saying it is a cynical attempt to win votes.
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Kiwi telcos warned... Adapt or risk becoming irrelevant

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New Zealand telco industry faces declining revenue as traditional strategy proves unsustainable, IDC report finds.
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Redundancy - How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the third of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
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Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.
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Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
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National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues

Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
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Govt reveals $150m rural broadband boost

Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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National announces a £150m plan to boost rural broadband, aiming to expand access and improve connectivity outside urban areas.
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Pricing: How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the second of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand i.
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How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the first of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
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Telecom tells Kiwis... It's time for a 'Giganation'

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Telecom, set to rebrand as Spark New Zealand, champions Gigabit broadband speeds across NZ, ushering in the era of 'Giganation'.
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'Slow, sluggish, not sweet at all'... Labour slams broadband

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Rural communities, frustrated by slow and unstable broadband, have been delivered a two fingered salute by Steven 'Everything's Sweet' Joyce.