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Chorus signs UFB build contracts
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Chorus signs UFB build contracts

Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013

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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans

Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review
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Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review

Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty
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Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty

Telco welcomes today's commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
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Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans

Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Fibre - What does it mean for your business?
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Fibre - What does it mean for your business?

Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
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UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger

Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Broadband disclosure plan revealed…
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Broadband disclosure plan revealed…

As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Q&A with Greg McAlister
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Q&A with Greg McAlister

Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Telecom launches next generation broadband
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Telecom launches next generation broadband

After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2013
Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
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Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone

Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2013
Telecom set for UFB network launch?
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?

Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
New UFB network for New Plymouth
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New UFB network for New Plymouth

Construction on New Plymouth's ultra-fast broadband network has ramped up with more than 70km of fibre to be laid in the city by July.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013
Good things come to those who wait
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Good things come to those who wait

Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013
HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans
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HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans

HD introduces a groundbreaking 'choose your own contention ratio' service, allowing UFB customers bespoke bandwidth control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
UFB and RBI school report: C+
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UFB and RBI school report: C+

Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
City quartet receives UFB upgrade
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City quartet receives UFB upgrade

Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
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Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation

Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013