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Broadband stories - Page 58

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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UFB initiative takes another step forward
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Crown Fibre Holdings has received refined proposals for New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, aiming to deliver fibre to 75% of Kiwis in 10 years.
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Telecom split confirmed - Chorus2 coming
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Telecom submits refined broadband plan to NZ govt based on demerger, aiming for fibre availability to 75% by 2019.
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Lessons from across the ditch
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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The success of New Zealand's fibre to the home (FTTH) network relies heavily on early consumer adoption, according to industry stakeholders.
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Finland de clares broadban d a le gal ri ght
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Finland has declared broadband internet access of at least 1 megabit per second a legal right, marking a global first in digital accessibility.
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Kiwi firm deploys Israeli technology
Wed, 28th Jul 2010
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Tauranga's EOL partners with Israel's Wavion, eschewing costly towers for discrete installations, boosting network with eco-friendly tech.
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Crown Fibre seeks refined proposals
Mon, 5th Jul 2010
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Crown Fibre Holdings calls for refined bids for its Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative following feedback, aiming for better outcomes.
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Wired for unified comms
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
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Minister revises Ultra-Fast Broadband tender
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies’ business models and attract more private investment.
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Major changes ahead for Telstra
Mon, 28th Jun 2010
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Telstra's CEO, David Thodey, eyes acquisitions in product development and software as the telecom giant pivots towards customer services and digital households.
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Vodafone lures Farmside chief exec
Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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Tony Baird steps down as Chief Executive of Farmside to join Vodafone as Head of Networks and Operations, following a transformative three-year tenure.
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Strong response to $300m rural bb plan
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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The NZ government's USD $300m Rural Broadband Initiative sparks strong interest, with 39 bids from domestic and international suppliers.
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Why WiMAX?
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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WiMAX has long been talked about, but will it take off in New Zealand or will it be a technology that showed promise but never got traction?.
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From across the Tasman
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.
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Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance
Tue, 25th May 2010
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Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.
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Australian govt. broadband bill to peak at $26b
Thu, 6th May 2010
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Australia's government broadband spend to hit $26bn, aiming for top-tier fibre access to 90% of homes, says NBN study.
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Chorus halfway with 1800 cabinets
Mon, 3rd May 2010
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Chorus has reached halfway in its Fibre to the Node<br />programme and will switch on its 1800th cabinet today, the company has<br />announced.
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An Important Voice
Sat, 1st May 2010
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Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.
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How to remain a first world country
Sat, 1st May 2010
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NZ aims to catch up with Australia, focusing on water, broadband, and fostering big intellectual companies to secure its first-world status.
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Is the TCF a Big Boys Club?
Sat, 1st May 2010
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There have been a number of opinions expressed lately, by people who are outside the TCF; that the TCF is no more than a mechanism for the Tier 1 members.
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Fibre favoured in $300m rural bb plan
Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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The government favours fibre in the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) with a USD $300 million investment to boost connectivity in rural schools.