Fibre stories - Page 5
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.
Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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commerce commission
Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
R&M announces sales are up, but profit is down for 2019
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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sales
R&M has announced it has experienced increased sales in 2019, reaching CHF276.7 million, with sites now in the US East Coast and China.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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vector
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commerce commission
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chorus
ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.
High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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fibre
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Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.
Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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government
Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.
Chorus to roll out broadband offering with 10Gbps speeds
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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chorus
Chorus unveils Hyperfibre, offering speeds up to 10 Gbps and making New Zealand the first in the Southern Hemisphere to deploy such advanced broadband.
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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uc
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telco
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fibre
Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
Why VoIP solutions are the future of phone systems
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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voip
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fibre
As New Zealand adopts Ultra-Fast Broadband, VoIP solutions, known for their cost-effectiveness and ease, are poised to revolutionise traditional phone systems.
Kiwis leaders in global race for fibre adoption
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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wireless networks
Second only to Japan, New Zealanders’ fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.
Chorus CEO to resign after successful company transformation
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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chorus
Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie to resign at year's end after tripling fibre connection volumes and leading the company to a USD $53 million profit.
The story of Australia’s fibre optic advocates
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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fibre
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telco
Australia's largest private FTTP network builder, OptiComm, is set to list on the ASX with a valuation of AUD $208 million, revolutionising fibre connectivity.
Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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wifi
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fibre
ADTRAN announces three innovations including new high-bandwidth ONTs, a whole-home WiFi solution, and enhanced management tools, driving 20% growth.
Cisco and Superloop add two new subsea cables for Aus
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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fibre
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cisco
Cisco and Superloop enhance Australia’s connectivity with 400G on INDIGO West and Central subsea cables using cutting-edge spectrum sharing tech.
CA telco rolls out FTTH network for South Santa Clara County
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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fibre
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telco
South Valley Internet launches South Santa Clara County's first FTTH network, delivering full-gigabit speeds to 150 homes and businesses near Morgan Hill, CA.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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wireless networks
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commerce commission
New Zealand’s broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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telco
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Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
Juniper Networks & OptiComm to grow AU network infrastructure
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Juniper Networks partners with OptiComm to double Australia's network infrastructure, enhancing speed, security, and scalability for future tech needs.