Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 4

All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.

Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.

Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.

Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.

MyRepublic's new Gbps UFB service underscores that most SMEs prefer lower-speed, cost-effective plans, proving high speeds aren't always in demand.

MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB's with a new offer.

Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.

Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city's Gigatown win.

Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.

Enable has completed more than 50% of its fibre rollout across Christchurch, with families and small businesses among those taking up the offering.

South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.

The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.

The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.

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Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Alexandra, Cromwell and Clyde are among about 110 towns identified as potential areas for inclusion for UFB expansion.

Five Coromandel towns have made the Government's list of potential towns to receive funding for ultra-fast broadband.

Local Government NZ welcomes release of tender for second stage of UFB programme, calls for coverage across as many communities as possible.

The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.

The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.

Local authorities will have a month to outline how they will take advantage of new investment from the government's broadband extension.