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Broadband stories - Page 40

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 approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.
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Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington

Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.
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Fibre - What does it mean for your business?

Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.
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Should NZ gamers thank Sony?

Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.
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“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans

Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.
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UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger

Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.
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Voyager slashes VDSL prices by 33%

Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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New Zealand ISP Voyager Internet has slashed the price of its VDSL service, making it a more attractive option for businesses.
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Chorus cuts copper pricing

Wed, 15th May 2013
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Chorus introduces competitive pricing for VDSL broadband, expanding faster internet access as a bridge to the fibre future across New Zealand.
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Broadband disclosure plan revealed…

Wed, 15th May 2013
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As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.
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Chorus lifts broadband connections as fixed lines edge down

Mon, 13th May 2013
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Chorus boosts broadband to 1.09M as fixed lines dip, amidst dispute over UBA pricing. Shares up despite challenges in fibre growth.
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NZ mobile data demand doubles

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
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Better-connected Kiwis surfing at home

Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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Four out of five New Zealanders now have household internet access, signaling a change in times across the country.
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Q&A with Greg McAlister

Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.
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Chorus signs UFB build contracts

Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.
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Managerial doors revolve at D-Link

Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Networking vendor D-Link appoints Jacky Chang as the new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, replacing long-time MD Domenic Torre.
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Telecom launches next generation broadband

Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
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Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone

Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.
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Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs

Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
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UPDATED: TelstraClear fixes fault

Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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Telstra Clear fixes broadband connection issues in Wellington and Christchurch, with only a small number of customers affected.