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UFB opportunities in NZ business

NZ's UFB rollout heralds a telecom revolution, offering resellers boundless opportunities in network upgrades and cloud technologies.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2012
UFB build begins in Whakatane
Unified Communications

UFB build begins in Whakatane

Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2012
UFB milestone reached
Unified Communications

UFB milestone reached

Over 100,000 end users in urban areas are now able to connect to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network, only 16 months after the project started.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
Free UFB Q&A
Unified Communications

Free UFB Q&A

After Amy Adams confirmed a deal for free non-standard residential connections to the ultra-fast broadband network, check here to see if you qualify.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Telecom helps Vodafone boost profits by 16%
Unified Communications

Telecom helps Vodafone boost profits by 16%

Vodafone NZ sees 16% profit jump thanks to Telecom settlement, despite facing regulatory challenges and customer losses.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
UFB build underway in Queenstown
Unified Communications

UFB build underway in Queenstown

Queenstown embarks on UFB rollout with Minister Amy Adams, boosting its tourist appeal with superior connectivity for businesses and visitors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Orcon's free UFB breakie this Thursday in Wgtn
Gaming

Orcon's free UFB breakie this Thursday in Wgtn

Join Orcon for a free UFB breakfast in Wellington this Thursday to explore the future of ultra-fast broadband and its benefits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012
Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
Unified Communications

Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus claims copper price victory
Chorus

Chorus claims copper price victory

Chorus averts major price slash on copper services, winning regulatory nod with slight 3.9% cut, easing fears for its ageing network's revenue.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
Chorus deal doesn't go far enough
Unified Communications

Chorus deal doesn't go far enough

New Zealand Labour Party criticises Government's ultra-fast broadband deal, saying it will expire before most people can be connected.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Chorus to pay for difficult UFB installs
Unified Communications

Chorus to pay for difficult UFB installs

Company provides $20m investment for retail service providers to offer free installation to hard to reach homes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Unified Communications

Copper lines could crash fibre investment

Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
ComCom says less Telco regulation needed now
Government

ComCom says less Telco regulation needed now

ComCom deems less regulation needed in NZ's telecom sector, credits boosted competition to Telecom's Chorus spin-off last year.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012
Chorus releases year three UFB plan
Unified Communications

Chorus releases year three UFB plan

Amy Adams welcomes the release of Chorus' year three deployment plan for the rollout of the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Chorus posts maiden profit after Telecom split
Unified Communications

Chorus posts maiden profit after Telecom split

Chorus celebrated its first profit since separating from Telecom, posting a net profit of NZD $102 million and announcing a 25.5 cent dividend for 2013.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2012
Telecom FY profit misses forecast in first result without Chorus, flags weaker 2013 earnings
Unified Communications

Telecom FY profit misses forecast in first result without Chorus, flags weaker 2013 earnings

Telecom's FY profit missed estimates in its first report without Chorus, forecasting weaker 2013 earnings. EBITDA rose 48% but below expectations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2012
Antitrust regulator backs away from probe into Chorus copper service, mulls pricing regime
Chorus

Antitrust regulator backs away from probe into Chorus copper service, mulls pricing regime

The Commerce Commission has halted its investigation into Chorus's copper service pricing, now pondering a suitable pricing regime for the ageing tech.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2012
Annual results beckon for new Telecom CEO Simon Moutter
Chorus

Annual results beckon for new Telecom CEO Simon Moutter

Telecom's new CEO Simon Moutter starts his new role today, nearly a fortnight before the company announces their annual results.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2012