Chorus stories - Page 3
Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.
Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services
Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.
Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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financial systems
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Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.
NZ’s shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.
Chorus launches Hyperfibre across New Zealand
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Chorus has launched Hyperfibre, the next-gen broadband technology, across New Zealand, offering faster speeds and changing the digital landscape for Kiwis.
The growing need for a dual focus with enterprise connectivity
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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COVID-19 has highlighted the need for reliable enterprise networks to accommodate remote access, with Chorus offering connectivity solutions for businesses.
Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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As the copper withdrawal looms, Chorus is looking at how it can leverage its fibre network to provide new products and services across the country.
'Money grabbing, tone deaf' - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Vocus, Vodafone and 2degrees criticize Chorus for raising wholesale broadband prices amidst a looming economic crisis.
Chorus commissions new core routers as part of $50m network investment
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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Chorus completes build of two core Ethernet switches in Auckland as part of $50m network investment to increase capacity and support broadband retailers.
Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Chorus has begun work on a second submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island, significantly increasing its internet and data capacity.
ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Chorus responds to ComCom report, emphasising fibre's crucial role as broadband held steady in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.
ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services
Wed, 20th May 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
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New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.
Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.