Internet stories

"8Gbps is 80 times faster than our standard 100Mbps plan. This is new territory for New Zealand broadband users.">>

The strategy overhaul is part of what Orcon is calling ‘the future of working and home connectivity in mind'.>>

Dell Technologies, DriveNets, MobiledgeX and PacketFabric are all supporting the cause to evolve the internet.>>

With as much as 32 exabytes of total traffic traversing networks - that’s the equivalent of a video call that lasts eight million years.>>

‘Wall to wall’ - that’s how Vodafone is describing its latest home internet offering, which is essentially a mesh network that aims to provide internet in every corner of the house.>>

Despite fears that the increase in traffic could overwhelm the global internet infrastructure, new research shows it has been absolutely consistent.>>

The end result is a new route linking Sydney, Guam, Hawai‘i and Los Angeles, offering greater connectivity and route diversity to organisations operating between Australia and the United States.>>

The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.>>

As New Zealand’s largest internet infrastructure owner and operator, Chorus has developed connectivity solutions on our fibre network over the last few years to support emerging enterprise network needs.>>

COVID-19 related restrictions and the necessity to stay indoors has influenced the way people approach digital services, making them more aware of how securely both they, and their housemates, use the internet.>>

Cambium Networks has built on its Bridge-in-a-Box portfolio with the addition of two new products: The UHD and UHDPro.>>

D-Link A/NZ has launched two new EXO AX Series Wi-Fi 6 Routers, the DIR-X1860 AX1800 and the DIR-X5460 AX5400. >>

Global internet disruptions increased 63% in March, with internet service providers hit the hardest. This is according to the 2020 Internet Performance Report from ThousandEyes, the internet and cloud intelligence company.>>

We speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of sales, Aaron O'Keeffe, about Aussie Broadband and key business milestones.>>

Once complete the new cable will cross from Maraetai Beach to Woodside Bay on the island.>>

Leading Edge Data Centres has received a $20 million cash injection from Washington H. Soul Pattinson which will be used to fund growth of its regional data centre network in Australia.>>

 Vodafone New Zealand has announced it will delay the $10 monthly add-on charge for the use of 5G through to July 2021.>>

"Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been inundated with requests from businesses, industry analysts and other various parties wanting to get a better understanding of global internet health during these trying times.">>

Video conferencing traffic and the overall amount of data traffic crisscrossing the world rises steadily while the world seeks to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic.>>

The market, which is expected to represent 82% of all internet traffic this year according to Go-Globe, is creating new possibilities for streaming providers and the infrastructure that supports them.>>

The most effective way to 'flatten the curve' is to ensure everyone has an internet connection, says InternetNZ.>>

The findings are in and the countries with the worst record for internet censorship have been revealed. >>

The new deal will enable REANNZ to boost connectivity and gain additional capacity on the Hawaiki network, as well as diverse trans-Tasman and trans-Pacific subsea routes.>>

"We’re pleased to see New Zealanders recognise and value the benefits the internet offers.">>