Broadband stories - Page 21
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
The biggest stories to hit the Australian IT sector in 2016
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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We look back at the big stories of 2016 and what they meant for Australia’s IT decision makers, enterprises and workforce.
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.
MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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MyRepublic has been let off by the Advertising Standards Authority, after a complaint about a promo that was 'in very poor taste'.
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.
Revealed: Who is New Zealand’s cheapest non-contract ISP?
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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When it comes to Internet in New Zealand, many Kiwis are led to believe there are only a few options from the major players. However, this isn't true.
Spark waives early termination & moving fees for quake-affected customers
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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Spark broadband customers who have been forced to move due to the earthquakes no longer need to deal with early termination & moving fees.
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.
CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Global IT company CenturyLink is spending around $34 billion to buy out Fortune 500 and global communications company Level 3 Communications.
Ovum on gigabit broadband: Is it speed for speed's sake?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Is there a genuine need for speeds of 1Gbps or more? Equipment vendors want to think so, but service providers Ovum has spoken to are less certain.
Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.
InternetNZ uncovers Kiwis' cyber-savviness when exploring the wild, wild web
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Kiwis are aware of personal security risks when it comes to the world wide web, but what are our hopes and fears, new research from InternetNZ asks.
The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
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.
New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.