Global Stories

Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013

Unified Communications

Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop

Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012

Unified Communications

Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance

Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th May 2010

Unified Communications

Chorus halfway with 1800 cabinets

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

Commission releases final decision on Chorus' copper pricing

The Commerce Commission has set the cost of Chorus' UBA service at $10.92 per line per month, effective from 1 December 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013

Unified Communications

Chorus cuts copper pricing

Chorus introduces competitive pricing for VDSL broadband, expanding faster internet access as a bridge to the fibre future across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013

Unified Communications

Chorus posts maiden profit after Telecom split

Chorus celebrated its first profit since separating from Telecom, posting a net profit of NZD $102 million and announcing a 25.5 cent dividend for 2013.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2012

Chorus

Separation unsustainable - Telecom CEO

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th May 2010

Digital Entertainment

Rethink urged on telco regulation

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th May 2010