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Broadband stories - Page 22

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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UFB uptake on the up

Mon, 11th May 2015
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More than 85,000 Kiwis had made the move to ultra-fast broadband at the end of March, as the UFB project gains traction.
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Bigpipe takes on Wellington; other cities to follow

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Bigpipe enters Wellington's market with its targeted growth plan, aiming to expand further into Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, and Palmerston North.
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Spark takes on ComCom over broadband pricing

Thu, 7th May 2015
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Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.
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Slingshot comes to the rescue of elderly Wellington residents

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.
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2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
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Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
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Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.
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Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
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Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
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New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.
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Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that's not the only new addition for the retail chain...
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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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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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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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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.