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Local co-op beats Chorus to the punch - Updated
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Electricity Ashburton outpaces Chorus in bringing Ultra Fast Broadband to Ashburton's CBD, enhancing local connectivity.
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Whangarei UFB provider confirms CEO
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Northpower Fibre appoints Darren Mason as CEO, accelerating Whangarei's journey to being NZ's first region fully embracing ultra-fast broadband.
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Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.
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Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Paul Reynolds to exit as Telecom CEO, hailed for averting company's decline and securing its future in NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband scheme.
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Government approves Telecom split
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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The government has approved Telecom’s separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.
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Joyce addresses Tech.Ed before opening Auckland UFB project
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Steven Joyce ignites Tech.Ed with a visionary speech, paving the way for NZ's tech industry, before launching Auckland’s UFB project.
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Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments
Sat, 20th Aug 2011
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Upgrade to UFB means copper-based assets 'will no longer be relevant'.
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Fibre Watch: Cynics & crystal balls
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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As debate over the tender process continues, there is a bigger question to be asked - should the government have embarked on the UFB project at all?.
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Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.
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Fibre Watch: Playing favourites?
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Was Telecom's $929 million UFB contract win a foregone conclusion? Labour says the Government has some explaining to do.
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Online advertising spend up 388%
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Online ad spend soars by 388% (2006-2010), fuelled by UFB, signalling a digital shift as traditional print media revenue falls, says PwC report.
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Fibre Watch: The $5 million question
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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As Telecom releases details of its asset split, Paul Reynolds' future with the company after its de-merger remains unclear.
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Telecom releases demerger documents
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Telecom releases documents outlining plan to separate from Chorus for government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative.
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Fibre Watch: Chinese Whispers
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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UK website speculates fast-growing Chinese vendor Huawei could be in line for a sweet equipment supply role within the UFB project.
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CEO to keep role following de-merger
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Mark Ratcliffe retains CEO role post-Chorus de-merger, ensuring leadership continuity for the network arm as shareholders vote.
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CEO group to merge with Telco forum
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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In an industry-consolidating move, the Telecommunications Industry Group is to merge with the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum.
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Waikato UFB build underway
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Waikato's Te Rapa sees the start of a £300m Ultra-Fast Broadband rollout, promising to connect 75% of NZ to high-speed internet by 2019.
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Fibre Watch: UFB outlook cloudy
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Pacific Fibre challenges Southern Cross's NZ internet monopoly, securing a $91 million deal with REANNZ amidst a mixed market for fibre broadband.
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Fibre Watch: We have a plan
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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The Government's National Infrastructure Plan highlights investment and regulatory issues faced by the telecommunications industry.
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Niue internet service hits $4 million
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Niue's Internet Niue investment surpasses $4m, offering free service post-connection, with 90% island coverage. Rising satellite costs challenge sustainability.
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils 400GBps chip
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent launches a groundbreaking 400GBps chip, boosting data speeds fourfold and halving power usage, setting a new industry benchmark.
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Labour still angry at UFB bill
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Labour opposes Telecom bill, claiming it allows the company to overcharge; predicts higher charges and poorer service for customers.
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UFB uncertainty outweighed by positives: Juniper
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Despite UFB rollout hesitations, Juniper Networks spotlights booming networking sector, led by data centres and cloud computing growth.
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National passes UFB law
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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NZ's government passes UFB law, marking a leap towards innovative economy and sparking debate over Telecom's advantage in the broadband rollout.