Broadband stories - Page 27
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.
Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
Spark commits to better customer service, launches online outage map
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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As part of the campaign is Spark's new Outage Map, which gives a real-time view of any problems on Spark’s mobile broadband or landline networks.
Alcatel-Lucent and Nuage chosen to transition telcos to the cloud
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Alcatel-Lucent will facilitate China Mobile and China Unicom’s transition to the cloud with ultra-broadband access, IP networking, NFV and SDN tech.
Govt UFB programme reaches 200,000 Kiwi businesses
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Over 200,000 businesses in New Zealand now have access to ultra-fast broadband, two months ahead of schedule and within budget.
Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the ‘cyber security tick’?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.
UFB build complete in Masterton
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.
Rural New Zealanders keeping pace with Spark's wireless broadband
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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Rural Kiwis revel in Spark's new wireless broadband, embracing fast 4G internet for work and leisure, leaving slow speeds behind.
How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren’t required
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic’s new Gbps UFB service underscores that most SMEs prefer lower-speed, cost-effective plans, proving high speeds aren't always in demand.
RBI taking off in the regions, according to Govt
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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More than 270,000 rural addresses can now connect to the Rural Broadband Initiative, with 255,000 addresses able to connect to fixed wireless RBI.
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB’s with a new offer.
Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.
Four proven ways to speed up your broadband
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Suffering slow internet? Four expert tips could turbocharge your broadband, ensuring a faster, more reliable connection.
M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.
Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.
Demand for connectivity to soar following 2nd wave of digital transformation
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Ovum forecasts there will be 962.3 million fixed broadband subscriptions globally by the year 2020 which will represent a 43.5% household penetration.
Amy Adams shuts down Labour potshots at RBI
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Labour Party criticizes government's rural broadband plans, claiming cable between Wairoa and Tuai serves only one company.
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government’s $300 million rural broadband scheme.