Broadband stories - Page 34
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.
Wanaka to get locally funded UFB
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Chorus has teamed up with Wanaka businesses and Queenstown Lakes District Council to build a UFB network for the town's CBD.
Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Kiwi entrepreneurs vie for a USD $200,000 Gigatown fund to develop and market UFB service concepts, as Chorus and Alcatel-Lucent launch the Gig-Start Fund.
Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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New Zealand's UFB uptake hits 10% as broadband connections surge by nearly 40% in the latest quarter, reveals Communications Minister Amy Adams.
The mess that is Australia's NBN project
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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NBN Co has finally revealed details, of sorts, on what technologies it will use, and where, to provide Australian homes with fast broadband speeds.
Telecom operators could lose 50 percent of customers by next year
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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A global survey by Ovum indicates telecom operators could lose up to half of their customers over the course of the next year.
Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.
US broadband congestion due to backbone business deals, study says
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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A new study states broadband congestion is caused by the relationships between major broadband providers and internet backbone providers.
Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Snap has announced a national-high speed UFB plan, giving Kiwis access to the country’s fastest broadband throughout New Zealand.
Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
Commerce Commission Chorus investigation on hold
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Commerce Commission halts investigation into Chorus' proposed UBA service changes after the telecom company paused its controversial plans.
Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
Chorus connections up; Boost HD 'on hold'
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.
Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
How I would spend Chorus’ marketing dollar
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.
Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.
Snap examines... the benefit of fibre
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Snap's James Koers champions fibre for Kiwi businesses, promising unparalleled improvements in productivity and network performance.
High fibre time for Kiwi business...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.
Pizza from New York: The fibre story
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Voyager’s Dave Porteous looks at fibre’s history and where it’s going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.
New ISP scrapes the bottom of the broadband barrel
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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No limits, no contracts, just broadband. That’s the slogan of New Zealand’s latest contender into the ISP market...