UFB / Ultra Fast Broadband stories - Page 18
SonicWall's Redman resigns
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Dean Redman resigns from SonicWall, with Richard Ting stepping in amid the search for a new ANZ country manager, promising steady growth.
Telecom exec team cut to 8
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.
Fibre Watch: Telecom’s wild week
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom faces a tumultuous week with a record fine for anti-competitive behaviour and controversy over its UFB proposal and RBI deal.
TelstraClear: Telecom fine highlights regulatory holiday danger
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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Telecom fined $12m for price squeezing, highlighting need for regulation on ultrafast broadband network, says TelstraClear CEO.
Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.
Fibre Watch: Stop the head-banging
Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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73% oppose the regulatory holiday in gov's broadband plans, as public and businesses unite for a rethink. Calls grow for a strategy shift.
CFH appoints local UFB chairs
Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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Crown Fibre Holdings boosts local UFB initiative by appointing Rodger Fisher and Jo Brosnahan as chairs to oversee fibre deployment.
Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.
Fibre Watch: Don’t quote me on that
Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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At Auckland's SkyCity, telco leaders shared quips and confessions at Tel.Con 11, revealing the industry's lighter side amidst challenges.
Consumers don't trust govt's UFB bill
Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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A poll of New Zealand consumers shows they don't trust the government's ultra-fast broadband bill and want the Commerce Commission retained as watchdog.
Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender
Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.
ComCom considers issues that may hinder UFB uptake
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Draft study released that aims to identify issues that may impede the uptake of ultra-fast broadband in New Zealand.
Google to build UFB network in Kansas
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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Google pledges to revolutionise Kansas City, Kansas, with an ultra-fast broadband network, sparking widespread enthusiasm and future aspirations.
Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.
Govt looks into Telecom variations
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Minister Joyce opens feedback on Telecom's bid to amend rules for rural broadband, aiming for fair service to schools and hospitals.
Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.
UFB 'price book' leaked
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.
Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.
Fibre Watch: Uncertainty, frustration and bluster
Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Another fibre consortium makes it to the negotiating table but the fate of the ultra-fast broadband initiative remains uncertain.
Crown Fibre prioritises Central Fibre talks
Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Comms Minister Steven Joyce applauds the number of bidders stepping up to the mark, says it's great for the taxpayer.
Fibre Watch: UFB on shaky ground
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.
Govt considering UFB delay?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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InternetNZ says the option to delay or scrap the UFB process is a possibility being considered by parts of government.
Sweating the small stuff
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Struggling with supplier issues? The key lies in mutual respect and clear communication, not power play. Here's how to enhance performance.
How business has failed IT like a bad parent
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses likened to negligent parents for failing in IT governance and responsibility, a critique urging better oversight and engagement.