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Broadband stories - Page 35

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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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
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Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
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Minister welcomes UFB progress

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
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Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2

Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.
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2,500 Telecom customers suffering internet outage

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Thousands in Auckland, Tauranga, and Napier face broadband woes as 2,500 Telecom customers hit by an outage. The firm scrambles for a fix.
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Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.
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Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate

Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.
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Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost

Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.
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Minister backs new Telecom TV approach

Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
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Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.
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Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.
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Road trip delivers tech to rural schools

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Rural schools in the North Island are being given a helping hand to keep up with technology and match the education standards of their city-bred counterparts.
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Slingshot tops customer satisfaction in NZ

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Slingshot claims top spot in NZ broadband customer satisfaction, sweeping all categories in a Canstar Blue survey, says GM Taryn Hamilton.
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More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project

Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.
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Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.
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Cambium Networks expands GHz portfolio in NZ

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Cambium Networks bolsters NZ's broadband capabilities with its cutting-edge PMP 450 in the 3 GHz range, boosting connectivity options.
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Flip becomes one of the fastest growing ISPs

Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Flip, a NZ broadband disruptor, eclipses 10,000 customers in a year with its unique model and competitive pricing, reshaping the ISP landscape.
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Hello house! The connected home needs fibre connectivity

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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If all you want to do is email your boss or look at funny cat pictures on the web then today's broadband will probably serve you well enough.