Fibre stories - Page 12

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

Chorus has signed new service company agreements for the cost of connections to its ultra-fast broadband network.

Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.

Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.

Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.

The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.

Voyager’s Dave Porteous looks at fibre’s history and where it’s going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.

Rangiora and Kaiapoi are the latest towns to join the Enable fibre network, with the fibre broadband network operator expecting high uptake from both.

Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.

Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.

Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.

If all you want to do is email your boss or look at funny cat pictures on the web then today’s broadband will probably serve you well enough.

Infinera secures a submarine network deal in Australia, boosting Japan Cable's capacity with sophisticated tech for superior connectivity.

Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.

Ericsson has revealed the commencement of commercial production from the new fibre optic duct manufacturing facility in Todd Park, Porirua, Wellington.

NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.