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Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

Surviving the winter
Unified Communications

Surviving the winter

As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
On the front line of connectivity
Unified Communications

On the front line of connectivity

How are councils using technology, and connecting their citizens? Louis van Wyk takes a look at the local government sector.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

Fibre in the ground this year
Unified Communications

Fibre in the ground this year

Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2010
Keen response to govt's $1.5b broadband plan
Unified Communications

Keen response to govt's $1.5b broadband plan

Govt's $1.5b broadband plan draws eager responses, with 33 proposals from 18 entities, including an international operator, for the UFB initiative.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
Will Chorus open its ducts?
Unified Communications

Will Chorus open its ducts?

The fate of New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband rollout hinges on whether Telecom's vast network of underground ducts will be accessible to competitors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2010
Global interest in govt fibre network
Unified Communications

Global interest in govt fibre network

The UK government has received strong interest from private players for its Ultra Fast Broadband network, including international players.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2009
Crown Fibre Chair stays mum on CEO role
Unified Communications

Crown Fibre Chair stays mum on CEO role

Crown Fibre Holdings Chair Simon Allen remains tight-lipped on the CEO appointment, as the board gears up for a rapid Ultra Fast Broadband rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009
Kiwishare scrapped in favour of levy for rural broadband
Unified Communications

Kiwishare scrapped in favour of levy for rural broadband

New Zealand's government scraps the Kiwishare in favour of a levy to fund rural broadband, reallocating NZD $100 million from various sources for better access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2009