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UFB uptake on the up

Mon, 11th May 2015
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More than 85,000 Kiwis had made the move to ultra-fast broadband at the end of March, as the UFB project gains traction.
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Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
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Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity

Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Tuanz and RHAANZ to host rural connectivity symposium in May for joint submission to Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Blackspot Fund.
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G.fast and new tech considered for expanded UFB and RBI

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Use of the newly developed G.fast technology may be considered under the expanded ultrafast broadband project.
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More rural towns to get access to better broadband

Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Chorus has finished work on 28 new fibre-fed broadband cabinets across New Zealand as part of the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative.
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Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.
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HP NZ asks... will your organisation be ready for UFB & RBI?

Wed, 28th May 2014
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace remote working as country achieves major broadband milestone. #DigitalAge #Connectivity.
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Telecom's invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network

Tue, 20th May 2014
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From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
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Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB

Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.
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Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.
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Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI

Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.
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Rural Broadband Initiative takes first step

Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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Broadband is being rolled out to rural New Zealand, starting with three schools and eventually reaching 750 more. #RuralBroadband #NewZealand.
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Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students

Fri, 20th May 2011
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Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.
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SonicWall's Redman resigns

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Dean Redman resigns from SonicWall, with Richard Ting stepping in amid the search for a new ANZ country manager, promising steady growth.
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Telecom exec team cut to 8

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.
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Fibre Watch: Telecom's wild week

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom faces a tumultuous week with a record fine for anti-competitive behaviour and controversy over its UFB proposal and RBI deal.
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Rural broadband gets the green light

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom and Vodafone have finalised a deal to provide high speed broadband to rural New Zealand, exceeding government objectives.
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Fibre Watch: Don't quote me on that

Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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At Auckland's SkyCity, telco leaders shared quips and confessions at Tel.Con 11, revealing the industry's lighter side amidst challenges.
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Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender

Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.
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Govt looks into Telecom variations

Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Minister Joyce opens feedback on Telecom's bid to amend rules for rural broadband, aiming for fair service to schools and hospitals.