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Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN
Wireless Networks

Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN

ADTRAN announces three innovations including new high-bandwidth ONTs, a whole-home WiFi solution, and enhanced management tools, driving 20% growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Cisco and Superloop add two new subsea cables for Aus
Network Infrastructure

Cisco and Superloop add two new subsea cables for Aus

Cisco and Superloop enhance Australia's connectivity with 400G on INDIGO West and Central subsea cables using cutting-edge spectrum sharing tech.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
CA telco rolls out FTTH network for South Santa Clara County
Unified Communications

CA telco rolls out FTTH network for South Santa Clara County

South Valley Internet launches South Santa Clara County's first FTTH network, delivering full-gigabit speeds to 150 homes and businesses near Morgan Hill, CA.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study
Unified Communications

NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study

New Zealand's broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Unified Communications

Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears

Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Juniper Networks & OptiComm to grow AU network infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Juniper Networks & OptiComm to grow AU network infrastructure

Juniper Networks partners with OptiComm to double Australia's network infrastructure, enhancing speed, security, and scalability for future tech needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
What the future of fibre looks like in NZ
Chorus

What the future of fibre looks like in NZ

Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
ISI Communications moves network core to Chicago's New Continuum Data Centers
Hyperscale

ISI Communications moves network core to Chicago's New Continuum Data Centers

ISI Communications has chosen New Continuum's data center in West Chicago as its network core, delivering cost savings and efficient traffic routing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
Hawaiki expands US point-of-presence to Seattle
Network Infrastructure

Hawaiki expands US point-of-presence to Seattle

Hawaiki extends its US reach with a new point of presence in Seattle's Westin Building Exchange, boosting connectivity for the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019
Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report
Unified Communications

Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report

The summer season was all about fibre with 74% of respondents choosing fibre broadband plans, an increase of 6% on last quarter's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Ruckus releases new switch for 100GbE edge-to-core networks
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus releases new switch for 100GbE edge-to-core networks

Enables multi-gigabit networks with pay-as-you-grow model suitable for education, government and enterprise environments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network
Chorus

Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network

Chorus has achieved an average monthly connection speed of 100Mbps across its network, a ten-fold increase in eight years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
NZ among the world's countries with the fastest internet
Unified Communications

NZ among the world's countries with the fastest internet

The latest data from OECD's broadband portal has found that New Zealand is punching well above its weight in high-speed fibre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019

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Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Digital Entertainment

Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus

Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019
Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work
Supply Chain

Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work

Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work after breaches of employment standards, following ERA determination.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
How Chorus aims to reshape service company maintenance contracts
Chorus

How Chorus aims to reshape service company maintenance contracts

Chorus has signed new contracts with Visionstream and Downer for the maintenance of its broadband networks in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying
Unified Communications

Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying

Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019