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Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei
Unified Communications

Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei

Orcon expands its Gig plans to Whangarei, following successful uptake in other metropolitan areas across New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Unified Communications

Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos

The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre
Unified Communications

ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre

Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Unified Communications

InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans

InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Govt extends free UFB connections
Unified Communications

Govt extends free UFB connections

UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Final round of GigStart Fund open to local startups
Unified Communications

Final round of GigStart Fund open to local startups

Dunedin's budding innovators vie for a final slice of the £200k GigStart Fund to supercharge their tech startups.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers
Unified Communications

Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers

First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn't so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you'll miss the entire site.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
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Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

NZ's UFB build on track - Waiheke now complete
Unified Communications

NZ's UFB build on track - Waiheke now complete

Waiheke Island has completed its Ultra-Fast Broadband build, with 5600 homes and businesses benefiting from NZD$9.6 million in investments.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal
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Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
A message from beyond the grave: World's first coffin with WiFi
Gaming

A message from beyond the grave: World's first coffin with WiFi

Kiwi company MyRepublic unveils the world's first Wi-Fi enabled coffin, ensuring connectivity transcends to the afterlife.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus
Unified Communications

Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus

Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
North Island customers now 100GB ready
Unified Communications

North Island customers now 100GB ready

Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses
Unified Communications

Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Kiwis now have access to game changing Gigabit UFB
Unified Communications

Kiwis now have access to game changing Gigabit UFB

Ultrafast Fibre Limited and Northpower Fibre will offer one Gigabit (1Gbps) broadband in New Zealand from 1st October.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton
Unified Communications

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative aims to bring high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses over 10 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016