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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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Voyager begins countrywide 100 gigabit network upgrade

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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Voyager Internet says with recent fibre speed upgrades and ever-increasing data usage the 100G upgrade is needed to provide fast, reliable broadband.
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Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications

Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
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Kacific recognised at Asian Telecommunications Awards 2022

Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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Kacific has received two significant awards at the Asian Telecommunications Awards 2022 for its commitment to underserved communities.
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Transforming business operations with broadband push-to-talk service

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Are you pressed to meet higher growth targets, needing more business opportunities but hampered by shrinking operational budgets?.
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2degrees officially launches 5G Network rollout in New Zealand

Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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After a series of tests and optimisation demonstrations over the last year, 2degrees has announced the official launch of its 5G Network in New Zealand.
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DSA study finds economic benefit of using MHz band

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Study shows that Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa could see billions in economic benefits from enabling unlicensed access to the 5925-7125 MHz band.
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ComCom seeks feedback on broadband performance programme

Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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The Commerce Commission is inviting feedback on enhancements to its Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme.
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Best New Zealand broadband providers of 2021 revealed

Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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The best New Zealand broadband and energy providers of 2021 have been revealed at this week's NZ Compare Awards.
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DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.
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NZ Compare to acquire international comparison company PriceMe

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Global Compare Group has announced the acquisition of the international, data-led, eCommerce comparison shopping business, PriceMe.
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Kacific will use AWS to scale up broadband delivery for APAC

Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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Kacific Broadband Satellites plans to migrate its IT infrastructure to AWS to deliver broadband internet to rural areas in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
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Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.
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Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.
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Broadband and voice solutions help New Zealand escape rooms thrive

Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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Escape Artists Christchurch, a popular escape room destination, relies on Voyager Internet for seamless customer experiences.
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Cradlepoint releases industry's first 5G enterprise router

Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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Cradlepoint expands 5G product portfolio with industry's first enterprise-class router for primary, failover, or SD-WAN use cases.
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High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.
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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to half-a-million more New Zealanders, bringing total to 1.2 million addresses.
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Enable set to launch Hyperfibre broadband in Christchurch CBD

Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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Starting from next month, Hyperfibre will be available to businesses, schools, and residences within Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Bealey, and Deans Avenues.
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Aus SD-WAN provider expands global footprint with Equinix

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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The new arrangement with Equinix and Equinix Metal will allow Fusion Broadband to provide dedicated SD-WAN gateways in more than 50 location points globally.
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Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.