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Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.
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New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
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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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Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.
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Hello house! The connected home needs fibre connectivity

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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If all you want to do is email your boss or look at funny cat pictures on the web then today's broadband will probably serve you well enough.
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Infinera wins submarine network deal Down Under

Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Infinera secures a submarine network deal in Australia, boosting Japan Cable's capacity with sophisticated tech for superior connectivity.
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Budget blowout kills Australia's FTTH network

Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.
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New Ericsson fibre optic facility up and running in Wellington

Fri, 27th Dec 2013
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Ericsson has revealed the commencement of commercial production from the new fibre optic duct manufacturing facility in Todd Park, Porirua, Wellington.
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Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...

Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.
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Copper, fibre or network for long-range installations?

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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Gerben Romijn, LevelOne CSO of international networking, weights up the benefits of fibre versus copper for your customers long range digital signage.
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Chorus to consult on UFB products

Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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Chorus unveils plans for new UFB products, aims to boost broadband speeds and affordability in New Zealand with industry consultation ahead.
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Australia's NBN: New govt promises major changes

Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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Malcolm Turnbull enacts major shifts in Australia's NBN, moving from FTTH to cost-effective FTTN, sparking wide public debate.
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Distributor device keeps UFB users going in the dark

Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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New Zealand distributor Maser has launched a device capable of keeping UFB customers connected through power outages.
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Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.
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Connector Systems: Ten trends shaping the technology market today

Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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Mark Dasent from Connector Systems reveals top tech market trends, including co-opetition, cloud services, and subscription models reshaping the industry.
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New US$350m fibre optic cable heads to Northland

Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Northland set to score a major technological and economic coup with US$350m undersea cable deal with Hawaiki, coming ashore in Whangerai.
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Fibre - What does it mean for your business?

Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.
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Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future

Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.
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HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans

Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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HD introduces a groundbreaking 'choose your own contention ratio' service, allowing UFB customers bespoke bandwidth control.
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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?.