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WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
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The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.
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Increased demand for digital infrastructure sees Teltrac expand to southern NZ
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Teltrac will open in the southern region of the country with presence across three cities, Dunedin, Invercargill and Queenstown.
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nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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Achieved a stable 5G mmWave transmission of close to 1Gbps at 7.3km, double the distance recorded three months ago, and a new record globally.
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Telecom equipment market returns to growth in 2Q20
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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According to research by Dell’Oro shows that the global market is finding its feet again with vendor ranking remaining stable.
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Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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As the copper withdrawal looms, Chorus is looking at how it can leverage its fibre network to provide new products and services across the country.
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Vodafone seeing traffic increasing up to 100% more than February
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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Vodafone says it has added more capacity and has changed the way it manages voice and data traffic across the network.
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New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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broadband
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internetnz
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broadband infrastructure
New Broadband Map NZ launches, offering precise wireless coverage data.
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Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.
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Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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Vocus ups Hawaiki cable ante, boosts NZ, AU networks for top-tier connectivity.
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Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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broadband
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Gravity ties with Kacific for a pivotal satellite broadband deal, set to revolutionize NZ's rural internet.
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Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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broadband
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cable
Global broadband equipment revenue dips 2% to $2.9B, fibre growth offsets cable slump.
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Chorus’ message: just be more committed to paying
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.
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NZ among the world’s countries with the fastest internet
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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The latest data from OECD's broadband portal has found that New Zealand is punching well above its weight in high-speed fibre.
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Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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broadband
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ultrafast fibre
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fibre
Kiwis overpaying £105M for broadband could save hundreds by switching to UFB, research reveals.
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Vodafone and PNSol champion new ‘invisble network’ broadband project
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Broadband Forum has launched Broadband QED, a project aimed at enhancing the quality of broadband networks, led by Vodafone and Predictable Network Solutions.
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ComCom releases findings from fibre services study
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.
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Vertiv to build AU$35 million submarine cable landing station
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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network management
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The cable landing station, located in Maroochydore, will help deliver Australia’s fastest data connection to Asia.
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Exclusive: Kacific makes a bid for the APAC satellite broadband market
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Kacific Broadband Satellites has appointed Matteo Catanuto as VP of Sales for NZ and APAC, as it aims to expand its satellite broadband services in the region.
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TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure
Sat, 25th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
TeamTalk posts £4.4m profit, sees growth and debt reduction in 2018 fiscal year.
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NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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email security
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broadband
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cybersecurity
It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
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Chorus posts profit, trims staff - will invest in infrastructure, CX
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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broadband
Chorus nets $47m in profit. CEO says company will continue to improve customer experience and invest in infrastructure across NZ.
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PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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nz
John Key needs an 'elegant solution' to counter his opponents' jibes - and he needs it now.
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Ericsson shows off next-level LTE
Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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broadband
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broadband infrastructure
Ericsson's unveiling of LTE Advanced promises mobile broadband speeds nearing 1GB/s by 2023, revolutionising connectivity in the UK.
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Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.