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Wanaka to get locally funded UFB

Chorus has teamed up with Wanaka businesses and Queenstown Lakes District Council to build a UFB network for the town's CBD.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

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Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability

Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014

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Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB

Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014

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Chorus connections up; Boost HD 'on hold'

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

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014

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Where is the government's UFB rollout up to

In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

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Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable

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

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

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Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

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Snap examines... the benefit of fibre

Snap's James Koers champions fibre for Kiwi businesses, promising unparalleled improvements in productivity and network performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014

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High fibre time for Kiwi business...

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

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014

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Pizza from New York: The fibre story

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014

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Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans

Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014

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Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns

Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

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Chorus reduces UFB connection cost guidance

Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start

Kiwi entrepreneurs vie for a USD $200,000 Gigatown fund to develop and market UFB service concepts, as Chorus and Alcatel-Lucent launch the Gig-Start Fund.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014