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Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014

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More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project

Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014

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Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal

Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013

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Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013

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Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013

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Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013

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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery

Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014

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Minister welcomes UFB progress

Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014

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Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014

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Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2

In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014

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Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…

After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014

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Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost

Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014

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Minister backs new Telecom TV approach

Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014

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Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network

Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014

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Homegrown talent to shake up NZ Fibre market

MyRepublic plans to revolutionise NZ's fibre broadband, promising unparalleled UFB utilisation for homes and businesses from mid-2014.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014

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Telecom nails $83m 4G auction bid

Telecom wins big with a $83m bid for 4G spectrum, enhancing mobile network speeds and capacity across New Zealand.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2014

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Telecom closing in on 6,000 UFB customers

Telecom's rollout of Ultra Fibre services on the ultra fast broadband (UFB) network is gaining momentum, with record sales achieved in the past two months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013