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Broadband stories - Page 46

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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Fry: 'Twitter is for twittering on'

Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Stephen Fry has apologised for his comments on New Zealand broadband, stating his tweets were not meant to spark a national debate or cause offence.
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Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated

Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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Telecom Rentals secures contract to supply 45,000 laptops to NZ teachers, enhancing digital classrooms with ultra-fast broadband over three years.
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Why Crown Fibre Holdings must go

Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are calling for the government to scrap Crown Fibre Holdings over delays in the Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
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Are SMBs ready for UFB?

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.
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Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.
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UFB and RBI worth $5.5 billion: Alcatel-Lucent

Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bell Labs study finds UFB and RBI to bring $5.5bn boost to NZ GDP, likening impact to wine export industry's value.
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We're building a UFB network, now who will come?

Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.
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Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.
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TelstraClear absorbs revenue decline

Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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TelstraClear has released its half-yearly results, showing an improvement in earnings despite a drop in income.
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Huawei eyes big UFB prize

Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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On current form, the Chinese vendor looks like a strong contender to pick up a lucrative contract from Chorus.
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Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.
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New rules spread infrastructure burden

Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.
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2012 business bonanza

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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2012 set for business boom as EMC's Clive Gold forecasts vast IT sector growth and ripe opportunities for resellers amid rising virtualisation.
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What lays ahead for 2012?

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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As 2012 dawns, Clive Gold predicts a tech revolution: data science rises, IT sectors evolve, and IT security rethinks strategies.
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Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push

Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre bolsters its broadband rollout with a marketing manager to ensure smooth customer experience across central North Island.
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Are NZ's health and education sectors ready for UFB?

Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.
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Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade

Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.
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Kiwis overpaying for fixed-line and mobile services

Thu, 15th Dec 2011
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Kiwis face high prices for mobile and fixed-line services compared to OECD peers, reveals Commerce Commission.
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Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Chorus partners with Huawei to enhance rural broadband across the UK, aiming to surpass RBI goals with advanced fibre-optic technology.
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Sotheby's to auction founding Apple document - Updated

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Sotheby's New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.