Broadband stories - Page 27
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Rural New Zealanders keeping pace with Spark's wireless broadband
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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Rural Kiwis revel in Spark's new wireless broadband, embracing fast 4G internet for work and leisure, leaving slow speeds behind.
How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren’t required
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic’s new Gbps UFB service underscores that most SMEs prefer lower-speed, cost-effective plans, proving high speeds aren't always in demand.
RBI taking off in the regions, according to Govt
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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More than 270,000 rural addresses can now connect to the Rural Broadband Initiative, with 255,000 addresses able to connect to fixed wireless RBI.
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB’s with a new offer.
Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.
Four proven ways to speed up your broadband
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Suffering slow internet? Four expert tips could turbocharge your broadband, ensuring a faster, more reliable connection.
M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.
Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.
Demand for connectivity to soar following 2nd wave of digital transformation
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Ovum forecasts there will be 962.3 million fixed broadband subscriptions globally by the year 2020 which will represent a 43.5% household penetration.
Amy Adams shuts down Labour potshots at RBI
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Labour Party criticizes government's rural broadband plans, claiming cable between Wairoa and Tuai serves only one company.
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government’s $300 million rural broadband scheme.
Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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The fourth annual MobileTech conference will take place in March next year and focus on innovative productivity tools for the rural sector.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.
Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.
Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
NBN releases new rollout plan
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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The NBN has released a new three-year construction plan with construction to 7.5 million premises due to start in the next three years.
1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.
Christchurch's fibre love continues as rollout passes halfway
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Enable has completed more than 50% of its fibre rollout across Christchurch, with families and small businesses among those taking up the offering.
Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.
Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.