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Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network
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Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network

Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout
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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
New 1 Gigabit fibre offering good news for NZ
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New 1 Gigabit fibre offering good news for NZ

NZ leaps in global internet race with new 1Gbps fibre option, boosting digital economy and innovation, says Minister Adams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?
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Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?

Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
Kiwi businesses thriving with the rollout of Ultra Fast Broadband
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Kiwi businesses thriving with the rollout of Ultra Fast Broadband

The benefits of UFB have been made clear for New Zealand tourism companies, as the rollout of UFB in Rotorua and Queenstown reaches its completion.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Stuff's entry into the Ultra Fast Broadband market 'out of the blue'
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Stuff's entry into the Ultra Fast Broadband market 'out of the blue'

Media agencies are now getting on the UFB train, as Stuff announces Stuff Fibre services, due to start in the next three months.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
UFB rollout in Queenstown now complete
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UFB rollout in Queenstown now complete

Queenstown joins the high-speed era as its UFB rollout completes, connecting over 7,000 premises to fast, reliable internet.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020
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Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
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New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested

Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Govt makes law changes to simplify Ultra Fast Broadband rollout
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Govt makes law changes to simplify Ultra Fast Broadband rollout

Shared property and apartment dwellers will find it easier to connect to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in light of new changes made to the UFB rollout.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Atihau Whanganui Corporation

Atihau Whanganui Corporation thrives as Ultra-Fast Broadband revolutionises rural business operations across New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers
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Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers

Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Different Graphic Design & Jeff Oliver Print

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to homes and businesses. Businesses already benefiting.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises
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Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Skyline Enterprises

Skyline Enterprises leverages New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative, enhancing operations and guest services across its multinational tourism ventures.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network
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Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network

Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
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Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Chorus CEO to step down
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Chorus CEO to step down

Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Results are in: Quarterly UFB figures show Kiwis remain 'enthusiastic'
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Results are in: Quarterly UFB figures show Kiwis remain 'enthusiastic'

Ultra Fast Broadband is in high demand in New Zealand, with over 2.4 million people now able to connect, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016