Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories - Page 6

Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.

Woosh and Vodafone ramp up broadband wars, doubling data caps for users, with bonuses like free calls and unlimited site access.

Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.

Testing company TrueNet needs more than 200 volunteers to help them measure the country's broadband performance - ISP employees need not apply.

Survey shows less than half of internet users are even aware of the DCEFS system that blocks websites with images of child sexual abuse.

Orcon unveils affordable UFB plans for schools, offering up to 1000GB data, with security ensured by partnering with Watchdog.

Hawke’s Bay's Airnet becomes fully local-owned, setting the stage for a bold leap in the regional telecom market with new leadership.

As businesses flock to the cloud, security emerges as the paramount challenge, signalling a shift towards more specialised safeguarding measures.

TelstraClear to offer unlimited data for broadband customers this weekend, in a notable push to be 'the home of broadband'.

NZNET's website went down yesterday, and although it came up again briefly last night it is currently down again. Phone lines are also dead.

In New Zealand, broadband subscribers favour plans with more data and faster speeds, with 80% having over 5GB caps, Stats NZ reveals.

ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.

The government has set a GBP £25 fee for ISPs to handle copyright infringement claims, balancing between the demands of rights holders and ISPs.

Niue's Internet Niue investment surpasses $4m, offering free service post-connection, with 90% island coverage. Rising satellite costs challenge sustainability.

A move to cut the internet connection of persistent illegal file sharers has been put on hold, in recommendations from a select committee.

Hosting Direct slashes .nz and .com domain prices, reinforcing its status as NZ's top competitive hosting provider.

Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.

Australia mulls new web laws: ISPs may have to disconnect users without anti-virus or firewalls, sparking privacy and cost concerns.

Allot Communications has chosen Connector Systems to represent it in New Zealand, raising questions about its existing partnership with Renaissance.