Fibre stories - Page 11

It’s time for the provisioning of 21st-century data services to enter, well, the 21st century. That’s starting to happen, for one in the APAC market.

Vector launches cloud link service to connect Kiwi enterprises to multiple data centres to access cloud applications.

Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.

Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.

Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.

Wanaka isn’t included in the Government’s ultrafast broadband project, but the town’s CBD is nonetheless now fibred.

New Zealand manufacturer, Hope King, has begun production of its hi-tech fibre optics components and plans on making a play in the Chinese market.

Kordia is targeting medium-enterprise (ME) businesses, diversifying its offerings to provide technology and service options at more affordable prices.

New Zealand is officially number one among developed countries for growth of fibre connections, with an annual growth rate of 272%.

University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.

CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.

New Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to their highest level in almost four years at auction yesterday on increased demand for the apparel fibre.

NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.

Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.

Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.

Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.