Broadband stories - Page 48
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.
Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.
Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.
UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Kiwi duo launch Smartpresence, leveraging UFB and new iPad for a videoconferencing revolution, setting sights on environmental and efficiency gains.
UFB caught up in mega-ministry uncertainty
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Government admits it doesn't have a business case to justify the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Ultrafast Fibre to connect 23 more schools by June
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre set to bring high-speed internet to 23 new schools by June, enhancing learning and parent engagement across Waikato.
Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.
Chorus seeks harmony with former rivals
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Chorus extends an olive branch to rivals, aiming to boost UFB initiative's efficiency, in a move away from past tensions.
Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Telecom partners with Christchurch's UFB builder Enable, aiming to boost business recovery with state-of-the-art broadband.
Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
We won't charge more for fibre: Orcon
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Orcon sets the pace in NZ's internet market, promising fibre plans at copper prices starting at $75, defying industry norms for faster, more reliable access.
2012: The year of fibre
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Many public and private sector organisations have critical needs to transform, and it won’t be done by doing the old stuff harder.
Launch of UFB services to transform the way business is done
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Enable launches UFB services in Canterbury, promising up to 40% lower costs for businesses and high-speed broadband for homes.
Fry: 'Twitter is for twittering on'
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Stephen Fry has apologised for his comments on New Zealand broadband, stating his tweets were not meant to spark a national debate or cause offence.
Telecom to supply teachers laptops - Updated
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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Telecom Rentals secures contract to supply 45,000 laptops to NZ teachers, enhancing digital classrooms with ultra-fast broadband over three years.
Why Crown Fibre Holdings must go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are calling for the government to scrap Crown Fibre Holdings over delays in the Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
Are SMBs ready for UFB?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.
Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.
UFB and RBI worth $5.5 billion: Alcatel-Lucent
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bell Labs study finds UFB and RBI to bring $5.5bn boost to NZ GDP, likening impact to wine export industry's value.
We're building a UFB network, now who will come?
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.
Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.