Broadband stories - Page 6
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.
ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.
Good connectivity key to business growth
Mon, 24th Oct 2022
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Pure SEO, New Zealand's largest SEO agency, credits its success to good internet connectivity, according to Founder and CEO Richard Conway.
Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance
Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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Cloud4Wi has increased its involvement with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) by upgrading its membership level from Implementer to Principal Member.
Voyager Internet's 100 Gigabit network upgrade to provide advanced services nationwide
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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Voyager Internet is nearing completion on its 100 Gigabit national network upgrade, meeting growing capacity requirements and providing premium level broadband.
Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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Vodafone NZ has announced a significant rebrand, with the company announcing it is changing its name to One New Zealand in early 2023.
Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
Samsung and Spark switch on 5G in over 20 Auckland suburbs
Mon, 5th Sep 2022
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This comes after a successful rollout of commercial 5G services in the urban areas of Auckland and Christchurch beginning in March 2021.
Chorus posts $959 million 2022 revenue for fibre broadband
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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Chorus' fibre broadband demand fuels revenue growth of $959m, exceeding its goal of one million fibre connections by December.
Chorus announces Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports
Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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Chorus has put its support behind New Zealand's Esports community with a newly announced three-year Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports.
MyRepublic unveils 'choose the speed you need' mobile plans
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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Broadband provider MyRepublic has announced the details of its new 'choose the speed you need' mobile plans, designed for New Zealanders.
Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.
Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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99% of top broadband plans in New Zealand can handle four simultaneous high-definition Netflix streams, says Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme report.
Slingshot partners with Open for single-bill insurance
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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Slingshot partners with Open to offer insurance, energy, and telecoms on a single bill, providing convenience and discounts.
2degrees and Vocus merger officially complete, set to bring new offerings to NZ telco market
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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2degrees and Vocus NZ have completed their merger, promising new offerings for customers and cementing their position as a challenger brand.
ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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A new report published by the Commerce Commission has found New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) compares well to Australia's National Broadband Network.
Voyager Internet announces new pricing changes to broadband offerings
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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Voyager Internet is making changes to its residential broadband, voice offerings and pricing in the wake of rising third-party costs and inflation.
ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case
Wed, 18th May 2022
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The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.
ComCom welcomes new marketing codes for the telecom industry
Tue, 17th May 2022
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New marketing codes for New Zealand's telecommunications industry aim to improve transparency and help consumers choose the right broadband service.
Telstra's new subsea cable to connect APAC and the US
Wed, 11th May 2022
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Telstra says the first direct subsea cable to connect Australia with the US will offer low latency and a massive 72Tbps of capacity.
Kacific's Christian Patouraux named CEO of the Year
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Telecom Review has named Kacific's Christian Patouraux as CEO of the Year for Wholesale & Capacity, also acknowledging the company's overall achievements.