InternetNZ stories
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.
Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.
New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
Fibre-focused future for telco regulation welcome, says InternetNZ
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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internetnz
Government's telco regulation proposal welcomed by InternetNZ as clear and simple framework for future regulation.
InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.
Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.
Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
Sky, Vodafone merger 'raises some questions'
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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internetnz
InternetNZ us calling for network neutrality following the proposed merger of Sky and Vodafone announced last week.
InternetNZ chief praises NZ telco sector
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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InternetNZ is welcoming the results of a NZTF report, saying it is a stocktake of the positive story NZ has to tell in telecommunications.
InternetNZ's new grants round open for applications
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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internetnz
InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.
InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research
Tue, 5th May 2015
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InternetNZ has announced the recipients of its latest Community Grants funding round, with projects focused on internet research.
Spark's free Lightbox offer earns praise
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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tuanz
Spark's move to offer free Lightbox subscriptions to broadband customers earns applause, signalling a digital leap in New Zealand's TV consumption.
Are Vodafone and Spark using ComCom copper prices as an excuse to charge more?
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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New Zealand ISPs face backlash after raising broadband prices amid uncertainty over wholesale price of copper, says InternetNZ.
InternetNZ welcomes new trans-tasman internet cable
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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internetnz
InternetNZ says the plan to have a new internet cable to New Zealand by June/July 2016 is ambitious but welcome.
Spark launches 'urgent review' of pricing
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
Spark has warned that it may increase prices as it reviews its customer pricing following the Commerce Commission's proposed wholesale rates.
You can now register a .nz domain
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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internetnz
.nz domain registration now offers direct second-level names, allowing for shorter, more personalized options online. Preferential period opens today.
Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.