Broadband stories - Page 39
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.

Telecom UFB goes live in Whangarei
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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Telecom introduces Ultra Fibre plans, offering faster broadband to Whangarei residents, improving gaming, streaming, and downloading experiences.

Telecom NZ selects Big Pipe broadband roll out partner
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Telecom NZ teams up with Zuora to roll out Big Pipe broadband, promising uncapped, no-frills Internet with automated billing for Kiwis.

Govt embarks on $2.48m Chatham Islands broadband plan...
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Government signs $2.48m contract with TeamTalk to improve broadband services on Chatham Islands, NZ. Schools will be first to benefit.

Woosh Wireless declares price war on Kiwi rivals...
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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Woosh Wireless introduces uncapped fixed line data 24% cheaper than competitors, aiming to provide cost savings to customers.

ICONZ-Webvisions return to their internet roots
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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In a world suffering from serious time poverty, New Zealand’s hunger for Ultra Fast Broadband has reached breaking point.

Flip backs Internet Party vision to half NZ broadband costs
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Flip, a Kiwi internet provider, supports Kim Dotcom's Internet Party, aiming to reduce broadband costs by 50%.

2degrees reveals 4G NZ launch date...
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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2degrees to ignite its 4G services in Auckland from July, pioneering a nationwide rollout to revolutionize NZ's digital landscape.

One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.

Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.

Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.

Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.

Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.

2,500 Telecom customers suffering internet outage
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Thousands in Auckland, Tauranga, and Napier face broadband woes as 2,500 Telecom customers hit by an outage. The firm scrambles for a fix.

Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.

Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.

Vodafone unveils free business broadband data boost
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Vodafone boosts broadband data allowances for New Zealand businesses, offering up to 20 times more data for free.

Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.

Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.