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Kiwis can now find NZ's best broadband with new, national map
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Kiwis can now find NZ's best broadband with new, national map

A national broadband map has been launched to help New Zealanders source the best broadband options available for their home or business.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI
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Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI

Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller
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Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller

Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles
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Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles

Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'
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Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'

As demand for fibre becomes mainstream, the Chorus UFB programme has moved into the next phase, according to an update from Chorus,.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

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2000th school to connect to government's managed network
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2000th school to connect to government's managed network

Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid
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Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid

The Ruapehu Council has begun the second stage of its broadband investment bid, hoping to gain part of the national broadband investment programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
Government releases broadband map
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Government releases broadband map

New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, wary of stuffing up sector, English says
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Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, wary of stuffing up sector, English says

The government doesn't want to spend any more money or stay any longer in the build of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding
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Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding

Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward
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'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward

Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB
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Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB

100,000 Kiwis are now onboard with UFB, with Amy Adams hailing the milestone as a huge achievement putting NZ ahead of similar international builds.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Broadband and cellphone coverage in Northland underwhelming
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Broadband and cellphone coverage in Northland underwhelming

Northlanders are calling for better broadband and cellphone coverage, with a recent survey revealing dissatisfaction and a desire for improvement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
UFB build hits halfway milestone
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UFB build hits halfway milestone

The nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout has hit the halfway mark for its first stage, with 11 towns and cities now able to reap the benefits.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets
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Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets

Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change
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Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change

Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays affecting an estimated 15 percent of households in the government-sponsored UFB roll out.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
Kiwi company develops battery backup for UFB devices
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Kiwi company develops battery backup for UFB devices

New Zealand company Constant Vigil has developed a battery backup device, Sentry Lite, to maintain power for internet and VoIP services during power outages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Budget 2015 sees boost for NZ broadband initiatives
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Budget 2015 sees boost for NZ broadband initiatives

Budget 2015 sets aside funding to deliver on the Government's commitment to roll out world-class internet connectivity for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015