Broadband stories - Page 60
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.

Minister revises Ultra-Fast Broadband tender
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies’ business models and attract more private investment.

Major changes ahead for Telstra
Mon, 28th Jun 2010
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Telstra's CEO, David Thodey, eyes acquisitions in product development and software as the telecom giant pivots towards customer services and digital households.

Vodafone lures Farmside chief exec
Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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Tony Baird steps down as Chief Executive of Farmside to join Vodafone as Head of Networks and Operations, following a transformative three-year tenure.

Strong response to $300m rural bb plan
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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The NZ government's USD $300m Rural Broadband Initiative sparks strong interest, with 39 bids from domestic and international suppliers.

Why WiMAX?
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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WiMAX has long been talked about, but will it take off in New Zealand or will it be a technology that showed promise but never got traction?.

From across the Tasman
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.

Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance
Tue, 25th May 2010
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Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.

Australian govt. broadband bill to peak at $26b
Thu, 6th May 2010
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Australia's government broadband spend to hit $26bn, aiming for top-tier fibre access to 90% of homes, says NBN study.

Chorus halfway with 1800 cabinets
Mon, 3rd May 2010
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Chorus has reached halfway in its Fibre to the Node<br />programme and will switch on its 1800th cabinet today, the company has<br />announced.

An Important Voice
Sat, 1st May 2010
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Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.

How to remain a first world country
Sat, 1st May 2010
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NZ aims to catch up with Australia, focusing on water, broadband, and fostering big intellectual companies to secure its first-world status.

Is the TCF a Big Boys Club?
Sat, 1st May 2010
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There have been a number of opinions expressed lately, by people who are outside the TCF; that the TCF is no more than a mechanism for the Tier 1 members.

Fibre favoured in $300m rural bb plan
Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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The government favours fibre in the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) with a USD $300 million investment to boost connectivity in rural schools.

America's Cup chief and Jade boss join Enable
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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Craig Richardson of Jade Software and ex-Luna Rossa’s Anthony Romano join Enable Networks’ board, replacing key directors amid broadband expansion.

Web access – and censorship – growing
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As New Zealand sees a surge in internet use, global concerns over web censorship grow, spotlighting the crucial balance between access and freedom.

Unencumbered networks
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Story and interview with Robin Hartendorp, GM for Central Government of SparkDigital and is responsible for delivering a high level of service.

Surviving the winter
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.

On the front line of connectivity
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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How are councils using technology, and connecting their citizens? Louis van Wyk takes a look at the local government sector.

Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Ex-Vodafone exec Mark Rushworth spearheads Pacific Fibre to link NZ and the US with a new cable, aiming to bring the world closer to New Zealand.

Theresa Gattung’s legacy
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Theresa Gattung's memoir, Bird on a Wire, challenges her successor’s high salary and reflects on government regulation of Telecom’s copper network.