Fibre stories - Page 7
Data centres “must leverage high-density fibre management systems”
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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Michael Zammit says it's crucial to implement future-proof connectivity solutions now to reduce outages and avoid unnecessary costs down the road.
Kiwi businesses taking the lead in fibre adoption
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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voyager internet
A NZ company says Kiwi businesses are right at the top globally when it comes to fibre adoption, but for reasons beyond faster broadband.
Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.
Why fibre unbundling is good news for Kiwi broadband users
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Unbundling of New Zealand's UFB fibre network welcomed by InternetNZ, likely to lead to innovation, better services, and better prices.
Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
Stuff Fibre promises to double internet speed for its users
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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In a game-changing move, Stuff Fibre promises Christchurch residents double internet speeds to 200 Mbps at no extra cost, thanks to Enable's network upgrade.
Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link
Fri, 18th May 2018
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kordia
Taitokerau Fibre Networks is 80% owned by three Iwi of Te Taitokerau (Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua and Whaingaroa).
NBN reports healthy growth figures on the back of service initiatives
Mon, 14th May 2018
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NBN reports a 112% revenue increase for Q3, hitting AUD $1.4 billion, thanks to service initiatives, with active connections up by 1.7 million year-over-year.
Datacom to move around the corner for the sake of 10Gb fibre
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Datacom relocates its Adelaide office to Franklin Street in July to benefit from the city's Ten Gigabit fibre-optic network, enhancing connectivity and growth.
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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uc
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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commerce commission
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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vodafone
Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.
Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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sdn
We sat down with Polaris' Adam Gibson to learn about where data centres need to be delivering value for clients.
NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NBN is set to expand its Fibre-to-the-Curb services to an additional 440,000 premises and will resume HFC services, aiming to connect 1.5 million homes by 2020.
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
Chorus to trial live 4K broadcasting service over fibre
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Chorus has announced that it will commence a proof of concept trial using its fibre network to provide a direct broadcasting service.
Singtel enhances connectivity to North Asia with SJC2 submarine cable
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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data analytics
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The 10,500-kilometer submarine cable links eleven cable landing stations in the region and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
Ex-Cyclone Gita may have blown away your internet
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Ex-Cyclone Gita disrupts internet for about 1,000 Kiwi households, mostly due to power outages. Chorus works to restore services but access issues persist.