Broadband stories - Page 43
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.
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?.
Chorus lifts broadband connections as fixed lines edge down
Mon, 13th May 2013
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Chorus boosts broadband to 1.09M as fixed lines dip, amidst dispute over UBA pricing. Shares up despite challenges in fibre growth.
NZ mobile data demand doubles
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
Better-connected Kiwis surfing at home
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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Four out of five New Zealanders now have household internet access, signaling a change in times across the country.
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.
Chorus signs UFB build contracts
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.
Managerial doors revolve at D-Link
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Networking vendor D-Link appoints Jacky Chang as the new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, replacing long-time MD Domenic Torre.
Telecom launches next generation broadband
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.
Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.
Telecom set for UFB network launch?
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
UPDATED: TelstraClear fixes fault
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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Telstra Clear fixes broadband connection issues in Wellington and Christchurch, with only a small number of customers affected.
New UFB network for New Plymouth
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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Construction on New Plymouth’s ultra-fast broadband network has ramped up with more than 70km of fibre to be laid in the city by July.
Good things come to those who wait
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.
Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future
Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.
HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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HD introduces a groundbreaking 'choose your own contention ratio' service, allowing UFB customers bespoke bandwidth control.
UFB and RBI school report: C+
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.
City quartet receives UFB upgrade
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.
Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.
Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.