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Broadband stories - Page 42

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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Schools UFB network appoints new CEO

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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John Hanna takes the helm as CEO of NZ's Schools UFB network, aiming to revolutionise digital learning for over 800,000 students.
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Fibre will be worth the wait...but there will be a wait

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.
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Tongariro crosses broadband barrier

Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Tongariro's remote OPC base leaps into the digital age with broadband, conquering logistics and cost hurdles, thanks to Genesis Energy.
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UFB build begins in Whakatane

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.
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Winning schools sketch vision for a UFB future

Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Winners of Telecom's inaugural 'Amazing Ideas Search' have been chosen regarding how Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) can enhance our lives.
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UFB milestone reached

Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Over 100,000 end users in urban areas are now able to connect to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network, only 16 months after the project started.
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Enable celebrates over 1,000 fibre connections

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Enable's fibre network flourishes with over 1,000 connections, doubling figures post Govt collaboration, marking a new era in Christchurch.
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Affordable broadband debuts in the Chatham Islands

Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Chatham Islands residents finally enjoy affordable broadband as Wireless Nation unveils a new internet service, liberating them from slow, costly options.
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Chorus deal doesn't go far enough

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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New Zealand Labour Party criticises Government's ultra-fast broadband deal, saying it will expire before most people can be connected.
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Free UFB Q&A

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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After Amy Adams confirmed a deal for free non-standard residential connections to the ultra-fast broadband network, check here to see if you qualify.
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Chorus to pay for difficult UFB installs

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Company provides $20m investment for retail service providers to offer free installation to hard to reach homes.
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Enable offers free broadband connections until 2015

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Enable is offering free residential fibre broadband connections until the end of 2015, covering up to 180,000 homes in the South Island.
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Kiwis keeping pace with global ICT development

Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.
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UFB first as One Fibre connects customer to Kordia service

Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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In a UK first, One Fibre links a customer to UFB via Kordia's Business Connect Light, simplifying the complex UFB connection process.
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Unified comms comes alive with UFB

Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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By now, the concept of unified communication is familiar to most New Zealanders, even if they don't call it that.
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Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.
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Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential

Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand's schools is a step into the future of education.
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Chorus releases year three UFB plan

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Amy Adams welcomes the release of Chorus' year three deployment plan for the rollout of the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband programme.
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The Plan-b story – AS400 and all

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Plan-b's journey from spare IBM AS400 hires in the 1990s to a national business continuity giant illustrates how innovation can transform operational models.
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UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies

Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.