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Commission to investigate Chorus broadband complaint...

Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Commerce Commission probes Chorus' UBA service changes amid claims of a breach, affecting competition and service quality.
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Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?

Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.
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Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...

Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.
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Chorus strikes up early Crown Fibre funding deal

Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Conditional gives Chorus the option to bring forward part of CFH's existing investment funding earlier in the build of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network.
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Commission consults on approach to copper cost modelling

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Commerce Commission invites feedback on cost modelling proposals for UCLL and UBA services, aiming for fair telecom pricing.
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Xero NZ: How to grow SMBs, Kiwi style...

Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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New Zealand small businesses face challenges with growth and innovation, says Victoria Crone, the Managing Director at Xero New Zealand.
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State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?

Sat, 14th Jun 2014
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Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.
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Changes at board level as Telecom director retires...

Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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Kevin Roberts has retired as non-executive director from the Board of Telecom after six years, with Ido Lefler stepping in.
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Chorus NZ honoured with Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award

Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Chorus NZ wins GTB Innovation Award for transforming broadband delivery to 830,000 homes, celebrating a landmark collaboration with Comptel.
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'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers

Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.
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Labour praises 'sensible' final copper pricing delay...

Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission extends consultation on final pricing for copper-based broadband, earning support from Labour's ICT spokeswoman.
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Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.
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Chorus chief quits for TUANZ CEO role

Wed, 21st May 2014
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Chorus NZ's Head of Industry Relations, Craig Young, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ).
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A closer look at Alcatel-Lucent's IP technology...

Wed, 14th May 2014
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Chorus selects Alcatel-Lucent's IP routing technology to power its 'Chorus Accelerate' program and boost broadband in New Zealand.
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Boost for NZ broadband as Chorus invests mega-bucks in Alcatel-Lucent

Wed, 14th May 2014
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Chorus has today announced a new set of broadband products designed to deliver more choices for the telecommunications industry and a clear path to fibre.
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Voyager bags big broadband download speed win

Thu, 1st May 2014
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Voyager emerges as the leader in TrueNet's latest Broadband Report, boasting a remarkable VDSL download speed of 2.5 seconds, the fastest among ISPs.
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Chorus braces for $10m earnings hit…

Fri, 25th Apr 2014
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Chorus faces a $10m hit to 2014 earnings after a Commerce Commission decision hikes copper line component prices, backdating charges.
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Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.
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Chorus: UFB rollout ahead as fixed connections increase

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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That's according to Chorus' fixed line and broadband connection numbers as at 31 March 2014, released this morning via the New Zealand Stock Exchange.
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Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus' appeal of the High Court's ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.