Fibre stories - Page 8

Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.

New Zealand manufacturer, Hope King, has begun production of its hi-tech fibre optics components and plans on making a play in the Chinese market.

Kordia is targeting medium-enterprise (ME) businesses, diversifying its offerings to provide technology and service options at more affordable prices.

University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.

CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.

Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.

Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.

The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.

Voyager's Dave Porteous looks at fibre's history and where it's going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.

Rangiora and Kaiapoi are the latest towns to join the Enable fibre network, with the fibre broadband network operator expecting high uptake from both.

Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.

Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.

If all you want to do is email your boss or look at funny cat pictures on the web then today's broadband will probably serve you well enough.

Infinera secures a submarine network deal in Australia, boosting Japan Cable's capacity with sophisticated tech for superior connectivity.