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Chorus hit with 13% telco levy cut

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Chorus to shoulder a 12.8% contribution to the £50m telecom levy, supporting UK infrastructure, including emergency and rural broadband services.
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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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Sell, Sell, Sell…Chorus shares?

Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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Analysts Deutsche Bank have slapped a sell rating on the telco network owner, citing too much regulatory risk. Should shareholders cash in?.
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Chorus cuts copper pricing

Wed, 15th May 2013
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Chorus introduces competitive pricing for VDSL broadband, expanding faster internet access as a bridge to the fibre future across New Zealand.
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Chorus lifts broadband connections as fixed lines edge down

Mon, 13th May 2013
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Chorus boosts broadband to 1.09M as fixed lines dip, amidst dispute over UBA pricing. Shares up despite challenges in fibre growth.
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NZ mobile data demand doubles

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
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Chorus signs UFB build contracts

Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.
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Teleco Commissioner continues with UBA pricing review

Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale will press ahead with a review of wholesale broadband pricing on Chorus's ageing copper lines.
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Telecom launches next generation broadband

Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
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The Duct of Wellington

Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.
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Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.
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Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns

Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.
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Copper lines regulation pits fibre investors against consumers

Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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The Commerce Commission's draft on copper line pricing sets investors against consumers, stirring a debate on fibre vs copper broadband access.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
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Chatham Islands set for telco boost

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.
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Telecom CFO resigns

Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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After 11 years at Telecom, CFO Nick Olson resigns to join Fletcher Building; the company will start recruiting a successor in the New Year.
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Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Amy Adams faces backlash for prioritising Chorus and telcos over consumer savings, sparking a debate over government priorities.
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Key's Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis

Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.
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Chorus comfy but consumers lose out

Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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NZ consumers sidelined as Chorus benefits from Commerce Commission's pricing decision, says Labour's Clare Curran.