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Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Unified Communications

Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3

Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Hybrid & Remote Work

ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure

As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Unified Communications

Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic

Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Chorus

ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre

ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap
Chorus

Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap

Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year's 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Chorus CEO to resign after successful company transformation
Unified Communications

Chorus CEO to resign after successful company transformation

Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie to resign at year's end after tripling fibre connection volumes and leading the company to a USD $53 million profit.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Unified Communications

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband

The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Unified Communications

Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required

Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
What the future of fibre looks like in NZ
Chorus

What the future of fibre looks like in NZ

Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half
Unified Communications

Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half

The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Chorus announces first Kiwi towns to receive HyperFibre
Unified Communications

Chorus announces first Kiwi towns to receive HyperFibre

Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell and Wakatipu will be the first New Zealand towns to receive Hyperfibre, offering broadband speeds up to 8Gbps, says Chorus.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Unified Communications

School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says

During school holidays, Kiwi homes see a 30% surge in 10am broadband usage, Chorus reports, suggesting a shift in internet habits when children are at home.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Chorus to roll out broadband offering with 10Gbps speeds
Unified Communications

Chorus to roll out broadband offering with 10Gbps speeds

Chorus unveils Hyperfibre, offering speeds up to 10 Gbps and making New Zealand the first in the Southern Hemisphere to deploy such advanced broadband.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November
Unified Communications

Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November

Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity
Chorus

Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity

The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Digital Entertainment

Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus

Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Digital Entertainment

Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup

Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work
Supply Chain

Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work

Chorus suspends Clearvision Communications from UFB work after breaches of employment standards, following ERA determination.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019