Chorus stories - Page 3
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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NZ ISPs boost networks as COVID-19 lockdown looms.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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broadband
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Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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vector
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commerce commission
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NZ CommCom propounds fibre access rules to spark rivalry & innovation.
Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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broadband
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financial results
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cios
The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.
Chorus announces first Kiwi towns to receive HyperFibre
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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hyperfibre
Queenstown leads with Chorus Hyperfibre launch, boasting up to 8Gbps symmetrical speeds.
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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schools
School holiday broadband spike as Kiwi kids stream & surf all day, says Chorus.
Chorus to roll out broadband offering with 10Gbps speeds
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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broadband
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fibre
Chorus launches Hyperfibre, eyeing 10Gbps speeds for NZ's Internet era, with 2-8Gbps services soon.
Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year’s 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.
Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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telco
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banking
Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.
Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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dei
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chorus
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gender equality
The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.
Chorus CEO to resign after successful company transformation
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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fibre
Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie to return to Australia after leading the firm to a $53M profit.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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broadband
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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video
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digital entertainment
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hd
Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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fibre
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ultrafast fibre
Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work after breaches of employment standards, following ERA determination.
What the future of fibre looks like in NZ
Tue, 21st May 2019
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commerce commission
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fibre
Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.
Chorus partners with Nlyte, expands edge data centre offerings
Thu, 16th May 2019
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colocation
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edge data centre
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nlyte software
Chorus announced today that it is going ahead with expanding its Chorus EdgeCentre Colocation product to three sites across New Zealand.
How Chorus aims to reshape service company maintenance contracts
Tue, 14th May 2019
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fibre
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business
Chorus has signed new contracts with Visionstream and Downer for the maintenance of its broadband networks in New Zealand.
Record-breaking data usage over school holidays
Mon, 6th May 2019
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broadband
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digital entertainment
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Rather than pulling their hair out thinking of potential activities, it would appear Kiwi parents are turning to the internet to entertain their little ones.
How Chorus aims to create a fair supply chain
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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licensing
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inventory management systems
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chorus
Chorus acts to ensure fair work conditions following labour law breach review.
Chorus’ message: just be more committed to paying
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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broadband
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internet new zealand
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fibre
Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.
Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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broadband
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chorus
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rugby world cup
Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.
Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has achieved an average monthly connection speed of 100Mbps across its network, a ten-fold increase in eight years.