Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories
Hands-on Review: D-Link Talkbox 2800 DVA-2800 VoIP modem
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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The D-Link Talkbox 2800 is an AC1600 NBN (AU) and UFB (NZ) compatible modem/router with ADSL2+ and VDSL2 functionality.
Clear winners and losers in UFB race, research finds
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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New research indicates that the adoption of Ultra Fast Broadband in New Zealand has led to 'winners and losers' among businesses.
Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.
Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ's emergency calling code
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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emergency services
New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
Vodafone and PNSol champion new 'invisble network' broadband project
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Broadband Forum has launched Broadband QED, a project aimed at enhancing the quality of broadband networks, led by Vodafone and Predictable Network Solutions.
Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
Stuff takes 100% ownership of Stuff Fibre
Fri, 25th May 2018
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Media entity Stuff has acquired the internet service provider Stuff Fibre, allowing it to continue building a great internet service for New Zealanders.
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
Let's be known for punching above our weight - IDC releases annual telco report
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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IDC report reveals New Zealand's telecom retailers shifting to digital services providers in the land of digital opportunities.
Who offers the best broadband for gaming? We're about to find out
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
The finalists of the Broadband Compare awards have been announced in anticipation of the event, set to take place November 2nd 2017.
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.
New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.
4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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public cloud
The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?
Fri, 12th May 2017
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The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.