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Kiwis now have access to game changing Gigabit UFB

Ultrafast Fibre Limited and Northpower Fibre will offer one Gigabit (1Gbps) broadband in New Zealand from 1st October.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016

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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016

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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative aims to bring high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses over 10 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Installing UFB to a business

New Zealand businesses are benefiting from the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, with fibre installation taking just over a week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016

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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation

Atihau Whanganui Corporation thrives as Ultra-Fast Broadband revolutionises rural business operations across New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016

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Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers

Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016

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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to homes and businesses. Businesses already benefiting.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises

Skyline Enterprises leverages New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, enhancing operations and guest services across its multinational tourism ventures.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016

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Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network

Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016

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Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

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Chorus CEO to step down

Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

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Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers

First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn't so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you'll miss the entire site.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

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Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

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Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success

Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016

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Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network

Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016