Chorus stories - Page 8

Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.

Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.

Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for internet data, with the amount of data being consumed by New Zealand growing almost 100% a month since 2015.

Chorus responds to reports of weather-related faults causing internet issues in New Zealand, as Spark blames Chorus for spike in faults.

Severe weather and Chorus network faults cause havoc for Spark users, leading to a significant surge in landline problems.

Chorus announces UFB rollout is complete in Rotorua, bringing the service to almost 27,000 schools, businesses, health services and residents.

The Rural Broadband Initiative build has come to an end, with Chorus' role in the $234 million dollar initiative being praised.

Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.

Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.

I had heard some rumblings about Chorus reviewing its financial security arrangements, asking for double the usual amount - today they did just that.

Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.

Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.

New Zealand’s main telco companies scrambled yesterday to ensure network coverage was maintained following the earthquake in Christchurch yesterday.

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

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

Suffering slow internet? Four expert tips could turbocharge your broadband, ensuring a faster, more reliable connection.

Alcatel-Lucent is eyeing up a bigger chunk of the NZ outsourced network operations market after signing a new deal with Chorus and opening a Kiwi NOC.

Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.