Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 3
3 Dunedin-born startups take home $60,000 worth of GigStart funding
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.
Chorus upgrades more rural broadband cabinets around NZ
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Chorus upgrades 100 broadband cabinets for improved speeds in rural New Zealand, providing consistent speeds up to 70Mbps.
NZ's UFB build on track - Waiheke now complete
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Waiheke Island has completed its Ultra-Fast Broadband build, with 5600 homes and businesses benefiting from NZD$9.6 million in investments.
Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Orcon expands its Gig plans to Whangarei, following successful uptake in other metropolitan areas across New Zealand.
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.
ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.
Kiwis 'another step' closer to better broadband with latest deal
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.
Govt extends free UFB connections
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
A message from beyond the grave: World's first coffin with WiFi
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Kiwi company MyRepublic unveils the world's first Wi-Fi enabled coffin, ensuring connectivity transcends to the afterlife.
Downer bows out of fibre installations for Chorus
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.
North Island customers now 100GB ready
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.
Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.
Final round of GigStart Fund open to local startups
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Dunedin's budding innovators vie for a final slice of the £200k GigStart Fund to supercharge their tech startups.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: White Island Tours
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.
Kiwis now have access to game changing Gigabit UFB
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre Limited and Northpower Fibre will offer one Gigabit (1Gbps) broadband in New Zealand from 1st October.
Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn't so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you'll miss the entire site.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience: Tips for businesses wanting UFB at home
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative aims to bring high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses over 10 years.
Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.