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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.
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New rules spread infrastructure burden
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.
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2012 business bonanza
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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2012 set for business boom as EMC's Clive Gold forecasts vast IT sector growth and ripe opportunities for resellers amid rising virtualisation.
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What lays ahead for 2012?
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As 2012 dawns, Clive Gold predicts a tech revolution: data science rises, IT sectors evolve, and IT security rethinks strategies.
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Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push
Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre bolsters its broadband rollout with a marketing manager to ensure smooth customer experience across central North Island.
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Are NZ's health and education sectors ready for UFB?
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.
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Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.
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Kiwis overpaying for fixed-line and mobile services
Thu, 15th Dec 2011
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Kiwis face high prices for mobile and fixed-line services compared to OECD peers, reveals Commerce Commission.
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Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Chorus partners with Huawei to enhance rural broadband across the UK, aiming to surpass RBI goals with advanced fibre-optic technology.
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Sotheby’s to auction founding Apple document - Updated
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Sotheby’s New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.
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Steven Joyce loses ICT portfolio
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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In a cabinet reshuffle, Steven Joyce loses the ICT portfolio to Amy Adams, sparking debate over the change's implications for future tech policy.
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Sky & TVNZ join forces on Igloo
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Sky and TVNZ launch Igloo, a new TV platform set to offer more in-home entertainment options for Kiwis from early next year, priced under NZD $200.
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Enable emerges from the dust
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Three earthquakes and the destruction of a city around them has not stopped Christchurch fibre company Enable Services Limited.
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Connector Systems picks up digital media brand
Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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High-speed networks provide perfect foundation for IPTV technology, but resellers will still have to work hard.
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Delay digital dividend decision InternetNZ
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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InternetNZ urges delay in 700MHz band decisions to align NZ with international tech direction, advocating for future-proof strategy.
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WEL Networks selects Huawei
Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Huawei wins bid to provide Fibre to the Home technology for WEL Networks' Ultra Fast Broadband project in NZ's central North Island.
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UFB open access deeds approved
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Gov approves deeds for UFB and RBI networks, paving way for competitive broadband services. A major step after Chorus' initial rejection.
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Ultra Fast Broadband
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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UltraFast Fibre Limited and Northpower Limited's expansions bring ultra-fast broadband to various regions, starting in Whangarei by Christmas 2010.
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InternetNZ helps Christchurch schools connect
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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InternetNZ pledges video conference services to aid Christchurch schools' recovery, enhancing learning networks post-earthquake.
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Speed and security from Netgear UTM appliance
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Netgear's new ProSecure UTM9S combines high-speed VDSL internet with robust security for SMBs, offering unprecedented control over internet access.
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Fibre Watch: Hybrid hurdles
Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Gen-i boss Chris Quin delivers a warning on hybrid copper/fibre networks and the complexity of having several companies building the UFB network.