Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 6
Community involvement in broadband initiatives applauded
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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LGNG has given the thumbs up to yesterday's announcement of funding for the expansion of broadband and mobile investment programmes.
Communications Minister Adams rolls out plan to extend UFB
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Communications Minister Amy Adams today made good on an election year pledge to extend the government's ultrafast broadband fibre network to more regi.
CallPlus to bring UFB to Wanaka businesses this April
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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CallPlus is getting ready to hook up Wanaka businesses to UFB, the final step in a long campaign to bring fibre to the area.
UFB speeds – expectation versus reality
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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UFB promises vs. performance: Research reveals actual speeds closely match top offered rates, defying naysayers and upholding service integrity.
Momentum growing for UFB completions
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government's ultra-fast broadband build.
Bigpipe takes aim at Spark
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Bigpipe has set its sights on gaining the number three spot in the New Zealand market and says OTT services may be on the cards.
Reduced profits and fewer ISPs – the NZ ISP Market In 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Brendan Ritchie takes a look at the increasing difficulty ISPs face in their quest to return a profit for their shareholders.
UFB top of the agenda for Amy Adam's second term
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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Amy Adams focuses on ultrafast broadband (UFB) and digital inclusivity for NZ's small businesses in her second term as Minister of Communications.
5G is on its way
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.
Whanganui 'already a Gigatown', but congrats, Dunedin
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Whanganui says it could have triumphed in the Gigatown competition if it had been eligible, as it already offers gigabit speeds.
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.
Wanaka to get locally funded UFB
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Chorus has teamed up with Wanaka businesses and Queenstown Lakes District Council to build a UFB network for the town's CBD.
Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.
Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.
Snap examines... the benefit of fibre
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Snap's James Koers champions fibre for Kiwi businesses, promising unparalleled improvements in productivity and network performance.
Pizza from New York: The fibre story
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Voyager's Dave Porteous looks at fibre's history and where it's going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.