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Chorus signs UFB build contracts
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Chorus signs UFB build contracts

Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns
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Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns

Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013
New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about
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New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about

NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.

By Alistair Ross • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Jan 2013

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UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger
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UFB: Bigger, better, faster, stronger

Telecom launches ultra VDSL, ensuring faster broadband to almost two-thirds of homes and businesses across the country.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Broadband disclosure plan revealed…
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Broadband disclosure plan revealed…

As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Q&A with Greg McAlister
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Q&A with Greg McAlister

Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Telecom launches next generation broadband
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Telecom launches next generation broadband

After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2013
Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
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Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone

Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2013
Telecom set for UFB network launch?
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?

Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
New UFB network for New Plymouth
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New UFB network for New Plymouth

Construction on New Plymouth's ultra-fast broadband network has ramped up with more than 70km of fibre to be laid in the city by July.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013
Good things come to those who wait
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Good things come to those who wait

Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013
HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans
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HD launches choose your own contention ratio & Fibre plans

HD introduces a groundbreaking 'choose your own contention ratio' service, allowing UFB customers bespoke bandwidth control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2013
UFB and RBI school report: C+
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UFB and RBI school report: C+

Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
City quartet receives UFB upgrade
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City quartet receives UFB upgrade

Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
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Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation

Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
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Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island

Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2013
Ultrafast Fibre adopts Oz portal
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Ultrafast Fibre adopts Oz portal

Ultrafast Fibre partners with Australian firm DGIT, advancing NZ's broadband with a cutting-edge interface in the North Island.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013
Are ISPs selling more expensive UFB plans?
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Are ISPs selling more expensive UFB plans?

Alert for UK consumers: ISPs may be misleading customers with expensive UFB plans offering speeds as slow as dial-up, warns expert.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012