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UFB / Ultra Fast Broadband stories - Page 11

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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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HD grows New Zealand UFB offering
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Auckland Based ISP HD joins small group of ISP providers able to offer UFB services to Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Tokoroa.
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Telecom launches free 4G across big 3 cities
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Telco will launch 4G in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next month - available to both prepaid and pay- monthly customers at no additional cost.
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Telecom to buy 700MHz spectrum amid 4G expansion
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Telecom gears up for 4G expansion, bidding for 700MHz spectrum to enhance rural connectivity and bolster its network.
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Vodafone unveils UFB TV service
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Vodafone has today unveiled New Zealand’s first, and only, full TV service using the new ultra fast broadband network.
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Vodafone and Ciena link major metro areas
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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Vodafone NZ and Ciena have expanded their network to provide low-latency capacity between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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Govt issues $15m support for telco cable
Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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Amy Adams calls for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between ANZ and the US.
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Students and schools could be affected by ‘copper tax’
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Students and schools face added costs as 'copper tax' may increase internet charges, warns coalition.
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UFB without contract on offer for schools
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Telecommunications company CallPlus is offering New Zealand schools a zero term contract for ultra-fast broadband (UFB).
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Is the govt shutting down more bad broadband news?
Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.
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2talk walks the walk with 'good honest' broadband
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Customers can now add 2talk broadband to voice plans by ordering through 2talk live, with broadband now available as ADSL, VDSL, UFB (Auckland only) or HSNS.
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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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Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Vodafone's SuperNet advertising campaign will continue unchanged despite Telecom dropping its court case seeking an injunction today.
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1,700 Kiwi schools can sign up to UFB today
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.
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Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
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Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.
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Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Telco welcomes today’s commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.
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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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Fibre - What does it mean for your business?
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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digital island
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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“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.
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UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.
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Broadband disclosure plan revealed…
Wed, 15th May 2013
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As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.
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Q&A with Greg McAlister
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.