Chorus stories - Page 5

An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus' financial position, according to opposition party Labour.

New Zealand government commissions independent assessment of Chorus' financial position and capability to deliver on contracts.

Orcon CEO Greg McAlister has reiterated the company's commitment to lower broadband prices and promises to pass on any copper savings directly to consumers.

Moody's reviews Chorus for downgrade after regulator slashes copper line charges, heightening financial pressure on the telecom.

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.

Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.

Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.

After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.

Internet search giant warns new government spy laws could result in companies quitting New Zealand, after heavily criticising the bill.

Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.

After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.

Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.

Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.

NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.

Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.

Over 100,000 end users in urban areas are now able to connect to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network, only 16 months after the project started.