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Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx
Digital Entertainment

Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx

Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
Want to help improve New Zealand's broadband?
Apple

Want to help improve New Zealand's broadband?

Testing company TrueNet needs more than 200 volunteers to help them measure the country's broadband performance - ISP employees need not apply.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2012
Few kiwis know their content is filtered: InternetNZ
Internet Service Provider

Few kiwis know their content is filtered: InternetNZ

Survey shows less than half of internet users are even aware of the DCEFS system that blocks websites with images of child sexual abuse.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Airnet transforms to secure local leadership role
Chorus

Airnet transforms to secure local leadership role

Hawke's Bay's Airnet becomes fully local-owned, setting the stage for a bold leap in the regional telecom market with new leadership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2012
TelstraClear switching off meters this weekend
TelstraClear

TelstraClear switching off meters this weekend

TelstraClear to offer unlimited data for broadband customers this weekend, in a notable push to be 'the home of broadband'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2011
How do you take your internet?
Apple

How do you take your internet?

In New Zealand, broadband subscribers favour plans with more data and faster speeds, with 80% having over 5GB caps, Stats NZ reveals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2011
Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'
Copyright

Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'

ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011

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Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories

UFB for $59 per month?
Unified Communications

UFB for $59 per month?

Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Woosh doubles data caps
Gaming

Woosh doubles data caps

Woosh and Vodafone ramp up broadband wars, doubling data caps for users, with bonuses like free calls and unlimited site access.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2012
Seeby is back with purchase of Net24
Kordia

Seeby is back with purchase of Net24

Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2012
Orcon announces school UFB plans
Unified Communications

Orcon announces school UFB plans

Orcon unveils affordable UFB plans for schools, offering up to 1000GB data, with security ensured by partnering with Watchdog.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Security: Cloud's biggest challenge?
Cybersecurity

Security: Cloud's biggest challenge?

As businesses flock to the cloud, security emerges as the paramount challenge, signalling a shift towards more specialised safeguarding measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
NZNET not closing: director - Updated
NZNet

NZNET not closing: director - Updated

NZNET's website went down yesterday, and although it came up again briefly last night it is currently down again. Phone lines are also dead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2011
Copyright fee 'an appropriate compromise'
Piracy

Copyright fee 'an appropriate compromise'

The government has set a GBP £25 fee for ISPs to handle copyright infringement claims, balancing between the demands of rights holders and ISPs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2011
Niue internet service hits $4 million
Unified Communications

Niue internet service hits $4 million

Niue's Internet Niue investment surpasses $4m, offering free service post-connection, with 90% island coverage. Rising satellite costs challenge sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Copyright law changes revised
Internet Service Provider

Copyright law changes revised

A move to cut the internet connection of persistent illegal file sharers has been put on hold, in recommendations from a select committee.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
Hosting Direct Announces Price Reductions for .nz and .com Domain names
iPod

Hosting Direct Announces Price Reductions for .nz and .com Domain names

Hosting Direct slashes .nz and .com domain prices, reinforcing its status as NZ's top competitive hosting provider.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'
Unified Communications

Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'

Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010