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Broadband stories - Page 12

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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Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Broadband Compare's team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
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NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services

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NBN is set to expand its Fibre-to-the-Curb services to an additional 440,000 premises and will resume HFC services, aiming to connect 1.5 million homes by 2020.
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Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.
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Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
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SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
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8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.
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Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
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NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.
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Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
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IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.
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Chorus posts profit, trims staff - will invest in infrastructure, CX

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Chorus nets $47m in profit. CEO says company will continue to improve customer experience and invest in infrastructure across NZ.
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NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.
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NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN's 'Enterprise Ethernet' product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
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TrueNet will end broadband testing after losing ComCom bid

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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TrueNet, the New Zealand broadband monitoring company, will cease testing after losing bid to Commerce Commission.
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The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
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10,000 Christchurch homes get fibre

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.
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Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Stuff Fibre just announced their entrance into the movies-on-demand market with the launch of a new product, Stuff Pix...
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Frost & Sullivan names Indonesia's top data center service provider

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Frost - Sullivan honours top Indonesian companies for leadership, innovation, customer service and product development.
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Future Irish policy to 'treat data centres like hospitals & road infrastructures'

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Ireland's digital minister spoke at Datacentres Ireland and highlighted his ambition to pave the way for future data centre innovation.
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NBN reports “strong growth” with Q1 fiscal 2018 results

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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The National Broadband Network (NBN) has reported Q1 fiscal 2018 revenue of AUD $405 million, a 124% increase, with 2.96 million premises now activated.