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Broadband stories - Page 18

In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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Chorus completes $7 million broadband upgrade to speed up rural internet
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Before the upgrades, the residents and businesses in these rural areas could only access broadband speeds of 5Mbps or less.
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New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.
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Vodafone named NZ's fastest mobile & fixed network operator
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Vodafone wins Speedtest Award for NZ's swiftest mobile and broadband, says Ookla, bolstering data-driven lives for Kiwis.
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Broadcom expands portfolio with new data center system-on-chip solutions
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Broadcom releases new family of data center solutions, the BCM58800, designed for Smart NIC and scale-out storage applications.
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Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.
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4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
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We want to download faster! Australia’s first Gigatown
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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Wollongong leads as Australia's first 'Gigatown', lighting the way for ultra-fast 1Gbps internet amid nation's connectivity cravings.
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Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
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Queenstown broadband upgrades to 4.5G, the fastest in New Zealand
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Spark upgrades Queenstown to 4.5G, delivering the fastest broadband speeds in New Zealand and setting the stage for a 5G future.
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Kiwi internet speeds soar as UFB rollout nears completion
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme 75% complete, providing fibre access to over 1 million households and businesses in New Zealand.
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Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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The Broadband Compare Awards launch this week in response to the increasingly diversified Kiwi market of more than 100 Internet providers.
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Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Optus Wholesale is continuing its expansion of nbn network offerings for wholesale customers with a raft of new innovations.
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New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
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Palau Telecoms - First customer for SES Networks' new multi-orbit platform
Wed, 24th May 2017
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This is a multi-orbit approach aims to leverage the wide coverage capabilities of Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites.
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Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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It’s reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.
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3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.
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Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who’s town is next?
Fri, 12th May 2017
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​The second phase of the government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.