Copper Network stories - Page 2

ComCom invites feedback on its approach for telecoms pricing, scrutinizing how capital costs impact rates for key broadband services.

Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.

Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.

Gerben Romijn, LevelOne CSO of international networking, weights up the benefits of fibre versus copper for your customers long range digital signage.

Govt shrugs off criticism on copper pricing, with no parliamentary support expected. Amy Adams eyes non-legislative routes amidst challenges.

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position, according to opposition party Labour.

Orcon CEO Greg McAlister has reiterated the company’s commitment to lower broadband prices and promises to pass on any copper savings directly to consumers.

Moody's reviews Chorus for downgrade after regulator slashes copper line charges, heightening financial pressure on the telecom.

The Commerce Commission's decision on ISP pricing for Chorus network use has been praised by CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander.

The Commerce Commission has set the cost of Chorus' UBA service at $10.92 per line per month, effective from 1 December 2014.

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

Chorus introduces competitive pricing for VDSL broadband, expanding faster internet access as a bridge to the fibre future across New Zealand.

Chorus has posted a maiden profit in its first seven months since splitting from Telecom Corp.

Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.

Three medium sized ISPs are claiming to have created the largest unbundled exchange network in New Zealand.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.

Former deputy chair of UK regulator Ofcom Richard Hooper queries<br />how New Zealand's government agencies will work together as they rethink NZ's telco regulation<br />in the fibre world.

Chorus has reached halfway in its Fibre to the Node<br />programme and will switch on its 1800th cabinet today, the company has<br />announced.

There wouldn’t be many book launches that get front page<br />treatment on the country’s two major daily newspapers, but Theresa Gattung’s<br />memoir achieved that status on Friday.

If you’re living in an area in which it is uneconomic to supply you with a telecommunications service, please stand up.