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UFB installs to be faster and less painful, Govt says
Unified Communications

UFB installs to be faster and less painful, Govt says

Government to streamline consenting rules for ultra fast broadband installation to reduce delays and frustrations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Unified Communications

Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?

Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Govt signs off another UFB completion
Unified Communications

Govt signs off another UFB completion

New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Time to reassess your internet services
Unified Communications

Time to reassess your internet services

As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Unified Communications

NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband

Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government's UFB programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all
Unified Communications

New Plymouth UFB expo offering free workshops for all

A New Plymouth UFB expo is offering free workshops for students, educators, businesses and consumers next week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Government completes school network upgrade project
Unified Communications

Government completes school network upgrade project

The School Network Upgrade Project has been completed, giving all schools in New Zealand access to high-quality internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
Govt completes its school broadband plan
Unified Communications

Govt completes its school broadband plan

All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ
Unified Communications

Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ

Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
EduTech

One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi

Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016
UFB build complete in Masterton
Unified Communications

UFB build complete in Masterton

Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren't required
Unified Communications

How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren't required

MyRepublic's new Gbps UFB service underscores that most SMEs prefer lower-speed, cost-effective plans, proving high speeds aren't always in demand.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Unified Communications

MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB

MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB's with a new offer.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
Unified Communications

Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding

Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Unified Communications

Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups

Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city's Gigatown win.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
EduTech

School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Unified Communications

English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis

New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
Govt UFB programme reaches 200,000 Kiwi businesses
Unified Communications

Govt UFB programme reaches 200,000 Kiwi businesses

Over 200,000 businesses in New Zealand now have access to ultra-fast broadband, two months ahead of schedule and within budget.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015