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Chorus stories - Page 18

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Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Ex-Vodafone exec Mark Rushworth spearheads Pacific Fibre to link NZ and the US with a new cable, aiming to bring the world closer to New Zealand.
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Regional alliance pushes for more fibre
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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The government's $300 million rural broadband plan doesn't go far enough according to the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).
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Will Chorus open its ducts?
Thu, 14th Jan 2010
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Whether Telecom will allow its extensive network of underground ducting to be open to competitors is shaping up to be a key factor in the success of the government’s Ultra Fast Broadband rollout.
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Telecom’s separation – one step forward, one step sideways
Fri, 18th Dec 2009
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Telecom has met the deadline to produce accounting separation reports – but is asking for a variation on milestones its wholesale service is required to meet.
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Govt. $1.5b fibre network recipe for disaster – WorldxChange
Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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Nationwide Fibre to the Home service provider WorldxChange claims the government’s $1.
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Mother of all IT programmes
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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As part of Operational Separation, Telecom must comply with a complex set of undertakings which affect the  way its IT systems are managed.
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Joyce evasive on Telecom separation – Labour
Mon, 16th Nov 2009
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Labour accuses ICT Minister Steven Joyce of evading questions on Telecom's potential breakup during the Ultra Fast Broadband rollout discussions.
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Analysts hammer Telecom on govt. broadband plan
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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Telecom’s Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.
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More bang for your bandwith buck
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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WAN Optimisation boosts broadband in NZ's remote areas, ensuring high-speed file sharing, vital for productivity, even in challenging environments.
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Dairy express
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Fonterra's tech leaders unveil the vast ICT infrastructure powering NZ's dairy giant, ensuring global connectivity for its extensive export network.
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The Influentials
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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I really enjoyed being on the panel assessing the Top 40 Influencers in New Zealand Telecommunications,    published by TR last month.
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Labour Party's Clare Curran reckons a split from Telecom is in the works
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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Opposition claims Telecom under government pressure to separate. Telecom spokesperson refuses to comment on the matter.
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Akaroa to get $1.8m fibre link
Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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Chorus has begun work on building a 35 km fibre optic cable from Little River to Akaroa in Canterbury at a cost of $1.
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Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
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Structural separation not on govt agenda - Reynolds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds denies government wants separation with Chorus in $1.5bn broadband plan. #Telecom #Chorus #broadband.
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Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Visionstream, which officially began its contract to maintain Telecom’s network in Northland and Auckland today, faces a backlog of work – in Northland alone there are around 900 outstanding faults.
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Evolution to Fibre to the Home – the Chorus way
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom’s proposals, but it didn’t shut the door on the incumbent.
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1000 cabinets
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Telecom’s network division Chorus installed its 1000th cabinet last month, of which 400 have been installed in Auckland.
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Jewel in the crown
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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Gen-i CEO Chris Quin hails Telecom's XT Network as a game changer, driving significant client wins and expanding Telecom's market share.
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Business case for high-speed broadband
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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New Zealand's $1.5bn broadband plan could revolutionise telecoms but faces economic hurdles, with estimates suggesting a $5bn cost for partial coverage.
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You be the Judge
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Vodafone and Telecom settle out of court, delaying the launch of Telecom's 3G network after a high-stakes legal battle over network interference.