Chorus stories - Page 14

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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?.

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.

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.