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Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
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What the future of fibre looks like in NZ

Tue, 21st May 2019
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Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.
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Record-breaking data usage over school holidays

Mon, 6th May 2019
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Rather than pulling their hair out thinking of potential activities, it would appear Kiwi parents are turning to the internet to entertain their little ones.
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Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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Chorus has achieved an average monthly connection speed of 100Mbps across its network, a ten-fold increase in eight years.
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ComCom releases findings from fibre services study

Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.
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ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.
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Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
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Secrets of Otago's sea life to be shared in gigcity-funded 'fishy webcam'

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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The habits and behaviour of Dunedin's marine life will be shared with the world through a new GigCity project that will livestream underwater footage.
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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.
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LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.
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4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
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Let's be known for punching above our weight - IDC releases annual telco report

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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IDC report reveals New Zealand's telecom retailers shifting to digital services providers in the land of digital opportunities.
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New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.
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Dunedin's free gig-enabled WiFi network expands, creating opportunities

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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​It seems like it was only yesterday that people were getting excited about free public phones, but they are well and truly in the dusty past now.
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Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

Fri, 12th May 2017
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​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Fibre providers chime in on country's fastest broadband regions

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Chorus' latest survey of the top ten fastest services for broadband has ruffled feathers amongst three of the country's local fibre companies.
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Chorus network capacity will continue to grow to meet customer demand

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission just released the final decision in its review of the non‑price features of the Unbundled Bitstream Access (UBA) service.
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Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.