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More rural towns to get access to better broadband
Unified Communications

More rural towns to get access to better broadband

Chorus has finished work on 28 new fibre-fed broadband cabinets across New Zealand as part of the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future
Unified Communications

Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future

Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts
Unified Communications

Chorus expects lower UFB build costs this year after signing new contracts

Chorus, the regulated telecommunications network operator, expects cheaper costs for the roll-out of its ultrafast broadband network in the current.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
HP NZ asks... will your organisation be ready for UFB & RBI?
Unified Communications

HP NZ asks... will your organisation be ready for UFB & RBI?

New Zealand businesses urged to embrace remote working as country achieves major broadband milestone. #DigitalAge #Connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Telecom's invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network
Unified Communications

Telecom's invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network

From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th May 2014
Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Unified Communications

Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB

NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013
Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ
Unified Communications

Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ

The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI

Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011
Rural Broadband Initiative takes first step
Unified Communications

Rural Broadband Initiative takes first step

Broadband is being rolled out to rural New Zealand, starting with three schools and eventually reaching 750 more. #RuralBroadband #NewZealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2011
Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students
Unified Communications

Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students

Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011
SonicWall's Redman resigns
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SonicWall's Redman resigns

Dean Redman resigns from SonicWall, with Richard Ting stepping in amid the search for a new ANZ country manager, promising steady growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011
Telecom exec team cut to 8
Unified Communications

Telecom exec team cut to 8

Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Telecom's wild week
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Telecom's wild week

Telecom faces a tumultuous week with a record fine for anti-competitive behaviour and controversy over its UFB proposal and RBI deal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011
Rural broadband gets the green light
Unified Communications

Rural broadband gets the green light

Telecom and Vodafone have finalised a deal to provide high speed broadband to rural New Zealand, exceeding government objectives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Don't quote me on that
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Don't quote me on that

At Auckland's SkyCity, telco leaders shared quips and confessions at Tel.Con 11, revealing the industry's lighter side amidst challenges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2011
Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender
Unified Communications

Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender

Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011

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Chorus posts maiden profit after Telecom split
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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
Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost
Unified Communications

Huawei to supply Chorus with RBI boost

Chorus partners with Huawei to enhance rural broadband across the UK, aiming to surpass RBI goals with advanced fibre-optic technology.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011