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ComCom seeks views on revenue limits, service quality standards for Chorus

Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on resetting revenue limits for Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecoms infrastructure provider.
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New Zealanders in line for fibre broadband cost hikes

Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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Consumers who remain loyal to their existing broadband providers are paying significantly higher prices compared to those who regularly switch.
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Back on track: Chorus clears nationwide fibre backlogs

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Customers hoping to connect to Chorus fibre will no longer face the significant delays experienced in many parts of the country over the past year.
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Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI

Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.
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Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI

Thu, 18th May 2023
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The fibre optic test equipment market is to be US$923 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1,779.9 million by 2033, with a 6.8% CAGR.
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Case Study: Optical technologies light the way for agriculture

Mon, 15th May 2023
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Guangxi, China's largest producer of dragon fruit, is using network and agricultural technology to boost income and improve farming.
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Case study: Bringing the digital world to remote Thailand

Mon, 15th May 2023
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A new chapter began for Maetoh as broadband and Wi-Fi networks were connected, giving the village access to the entirety of the internet.
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Chorus sees spike in business demand for faster fibre connections

Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Businesses are spending more on super fast, commercial grade, fibre network connections as more of their operations move online.
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Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.
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ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ

Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.
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NZIER and Chorus find economic potential in rural connectivity

Tue, 15th Nov 2022
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Closing rural-urban digital divide in New Zealand could bring economic benefits of NZD$16.5bn over 10 years, says NZIER report commissioned by Chorus.
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How Assurity took the headaches out of Enable's ERP upgrade testing

Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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Christchurch-based Enable has enlisted Assurity Consulting to provide automated testing services, reducing upgrade costs and saving time for its ERP software.
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Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023

Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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Vodafone NZ has announced a significant rebrand, with the company announcing it is changing its name to One New Zealand in early 2023.
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Chorus posts $959 million 2022 revenue for fibre broadband

Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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Chorus' fibre broadband demand fuels revenue growth of $959m, exceeding its goal of one million fibre connections by December.
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Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering

Mon, 1st Aug 2022
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Orcon has today launched the next generation of fibre speeds in Christchurch, bringing its Hyperfibre offering to the city.
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Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world

Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.
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Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers

Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.
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ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia

Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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A new report published by the Commerce Commission has found New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) compares well to Australia's National Broadband Network.
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Voyager Internet announces new pricing changes to broadband offerings

Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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Voyager Internet is making changes to its residential broadband, voice offerings and pricing in the wake of rising third-party costs and inflation.
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Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband

Fri, 27th May 2022
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Chorus and Nokia have announced the successful demonstration of 25 gigabit per second fibre (Gbps) broadband technology at the Chorus Fibre Lab in Auckland.