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Chorus stories - Page 14

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Chorus to consult on UFB products
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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Chorus unveils plans for new UFB products, aims to boost broadband speeds and affordability in New Zealand with industry consultation ahead.
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NZX lashes inaccuracies in Chorus solvency coverage
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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NZX, the stock market operator and supervisor, has rapped media reports in latching on to a lobby group's comments on listed company Chorus's solvency.
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Govt: Internet campaign continues to mislead Kiwis
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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Coalition accused of misleading NZers in Fair Internet Pricing campaign; govt dismisses claims as hyperbole and scare tactics.
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Former Telco Commissioner tasked with Chorus copper pricing
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Ross Patterson, ex-Telco Commissioner, aids Chorus in revising copper line pricing amid push for faster fibre uptake.
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Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.
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Govt ain’t heavy, they’re our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
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Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.
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Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.
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Chorus bags $250m bank facility
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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Chorus, the telecommunications network operator, has signed up to a new $250 million banking facility that will use to push out its debt maturity.
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Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.
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Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.
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Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.
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“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.
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Google issues NZ spy threat
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.
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Chorus hit with 13% telco levy cut
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Chorus to shoulder a 12.8% contribution to the £50m telecom levy, supporting UK infrastructure, including emergency and rural broadband services.
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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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Sell, Sell, Sell…Chorus shares?
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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Analysts Deutsche Bank have slapped a sell rating on the telco network owner, citing too much regulatory risk. Should shareholders cash in?.
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Chorus cuts copper pricing
Wed, 15th May 2013
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Chorus introduces competitive pricing for VDSL broadband, expanding faster internet access as a bridge to the fibre future across New Zealand.
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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.