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Broadband stories - Page 31

In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
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VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.
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Kiwi broadband: Improving but could do better
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Kiwi broadband speeds are on the up, but are still lagging many international counterparts, despite recording solid increases across the board.
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Blenheim joins the ‘UFB complete’ list
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.
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Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Tuanz and RHAANZ to host rural connectivity symposium in May for joint submission to Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Blackspot Fund.
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Northland Inc welcomes announcements on ultra-fast broadband rollout
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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These announcements combined with the proposed Hawaiki cable landing in Whangarei provide Northland with a fantastic opportunity to create employment.
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G.fast and new tech considered for expanded UFB and RBI
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Use of the newly developed G.fast technology may be considered under the expanded ultrafast broadband project.
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Chorus completes UFB rollout in Ashburton
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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The completion of the project in Ashburton means about 8,700 houses, businesses, schools and health facilities are now able to access fibre.
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Community involvement in broadband initiatives applauded
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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LGNG has given the thumbs up to yesterday’s announcement of funding for the expansion of broadband and mobile investment programmes.
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Communications Minister Adams rolls out plan to extend UFB
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Communications Minister Amy Adams today made good on an election year pledge to extend the government's ultrafast broadband fibre network to more regi.
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CallPlus to bring UFB to Wanaka businesses this April
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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CallPlus is getting ready to hook up Wanaka businesses to UFB, the final step in a long campaign to bring fibre to the area.
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New Zealand named champion of fibre connectivity
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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New Zealand is officially number one among developed countries for growth of fibre connections, with an annual growth rate of 272%.
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Wireless Nation inks farming deal
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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The deal sees Wireless Nation’s rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson’s retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.
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UFB speeds – expectation versus reality
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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UFB promises vs. performance: Research reveals actual speeds closely match top offered rates, defying naysayers and upholding service integrity.
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Slingshot best performing broadband provider
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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Slingshot has been named as the best performing broadband provider in New Zealand for the second year running.
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Momentum growing for UFB completions
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government’s ultra-fast broadband build.
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Spark: No compo for you
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Spark says no to compo as irate customers rage over last night's major North Island outage, leaving many without vital communication links.
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Spark crapped itself last night
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.
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Kiwis paying through the roof for residential broadband
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Kiwis hit with some of the highest costs for basic home broadband, ranking 77th globally, says Point Topic report.
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More rural towns to get access to better broadband
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Chorus has finished work on 28 new fibre-fed broadband cabinets across New Zealand as part of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative.