Chorus stories - Page 9

Axia NetMedia, the Cinderella in the Government's $1.5 billion fibre beauty contest, went public with an alliance with Vodafone today.

Chorus has reached halfway in its Fibre to the Node<br />programme and will switch on its 1800th cabinet today, the company has<br />announced.

At TUANZ Telecommunications Day, TelstraClear CEO Allan Freeth criticised New Zealand's crab mentality, urging Kiwis to embrace positive change and innovation.

The total fixed line and mobile telecommunications revenue in New Zealand for 2008/09 is estimated by the Commerce Commission to be $5.

At TUANZ Telco Day, top insights reveal support for Chorus by TelstraClear CEO and a push for patient-owned health records by 2014.

NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.

Ex-Vodafone exec Mark Rushworth spearheads Pacific Fibre to link NZ and the US with a new cable, aiming to bring the world closer to New Zealand.

The government's $300 million rural broadband plan doesn't go far enough according to the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).

Telecom has met the deadline to produce accounting separation reports – but is asking for a variation on milestones its wholesale service is required to meet.

As part of Operational Separation, Telecom must comply with a complex set of undertakings which affect the  way its IT systems are managed.

Telecom's Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.

Fonterra's tech leaders unveil the vast ICT infrastructure powering NZ's dairy giant, ensuring global connectivity for its extensive export network.

I really enjoyed being on the panel assessing the Top 40 Influencers in New Zealand Telecommunications,    published by TR last month.

Opposition claims Telecom under government pressure to separate. Telecom spokesperson refuses to comment on the matter.

Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds denies government wants separation with Chorus in $1.5bn broadband plan. #Telecom #Chorus #broadband.

In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom's proposals, but it didn't shut the door on the incumbent.

Gen-i CEO Chris Quin hails Telecom's XT Network as a game changer, driving significant client wins and expanding Telecom's market share.

New Zealand's $1.5bn broadband plan could revolutionise telecoms but faces economic hurdles, with estimates suggesting a $5bn cost for partial coverage.

Vodafone and Telecom settle out of court, delaying the launch of Telecom's 3G network after a high-stakes legal battle over network interference.