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99% of Kiwis to have 50Mbps connectivity by 2025
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99% of Kiwis to have 50Mbps connectivity by 2025

The New Zealand government has unveiled plans which will see 99% of Kiwis with 50Mbps peak connectivity by 2025, with 10Mbps for the remainder.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
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Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use

Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
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Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems

Labour criticises National for delaying rural broadband improvements, saying the wait leaves rural New Zealand with inadequate internet for years.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015

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How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren't required
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How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren't required

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

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
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MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB

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

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
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Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
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Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
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1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
Christchurch's fibre love continues as rollout passes halfway
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Christchurch's fibre love continues as rollout passes halfway

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

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
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Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2015
Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award
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Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
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Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
Central Otago towns make Government's UFB list
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Central Otago towns make Government's UFB list

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

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list
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Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender
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Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
Bids open for Government's UFB expansion
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Bids open for Government's UFB expansion

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
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Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015