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Orcon to pass on full copper price reduction to customers
Unified Communications

Orcon to pass on full copper price reduction to customers

Orcon CEO Greg McAlister has reiterated the company's commitment to lower broadband prices and promises to pass on any copper savings directly to consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013
Chorus credit rating on review for possible downgrade
Unified Communications

Chorus credit rating on review for possible downgrade

Moody's reviews Chorus for downgrade after regulator slashes copper line charges, heightening financial pressure on the telecom.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?
Unified Communications

Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013
Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator
Unified Communications

Govt ain't heavy, they're our mediator

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Unified Communications

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
Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Unified Communications

Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?

Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans
Unified Communications

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
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Unified Communications

Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business
Chorus

Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business

Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval
Chorus

Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval

After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Commission releases final decision on Chorus' copper pricing
Unified Communications

Commission releases final decision on Chorus' copper pricing

The Commerce Commission has set the cost of Chorus' UBA service at $10.92 per line per month, effective from 1 December 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013
Commission releases draft Telco Development Levy
Unified Communications

Commission releases draft Telco Development Levy

The Commerce Commission's draft determination outlines the GBP £32 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2012/13, impacting 22 providers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2013
Chorus to consult on UFB products
Unified Communications

Chorus to consult on UFB products

Chorus unveils plans for new UFB products, aims to boost broadband speeds and affordability in New Zealand with industry consultation ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
NZX lashes inaccuracies in Chorus solvency coverage
Government

NZX lashes inaccuracies in Chorus solvency coverage

NZX, the stock market operator and supervisor, has rapped media reports in latching on to a lobby group's comments on listed company Chorus's solvency.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
Govt: Internet campaign continues to mislead Kiwis
Unified Communications

Govt: Internet campaign continues to mislead Kiwis

Coalition accused of misleading NZers in Fair Internet Pricing campaign; govt dismisses claims as hyperbole and scare tactics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Former Telco Commissioner tasked with Chorus copper pricing
Government

Former Telco Commissioner tasked with Chorus copper pricing

Ross Patterson, ex-Telco Commissioner, aids Chorus in revising copper line pricing amid push for faster fibre uptake.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013
Chorus bags $250m bank facility
Chorus

Chorus bags $250m bank facility

Chorus, the telecommunications network operator, has signed up to a new $250 million banking facility that will use to push out its debt maturity.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013
“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans
Unified Communications

“On track” Chorus confirms UFB NZ build plans

Chorus to deploy Ultra-Fast Broadband to over 250,000 NZ homes, schools and businesses in years four and five of its fibre build programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013