Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 75
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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fibre
The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
Media & entertainment industry data centres being pushed to the edge
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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Schnedier Electric's Russel Senesac says there are a number of factors behind the growing need for the industry to be powered by edge computing.
Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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nbn
Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.
No sale: Vocus no longer looking to sell NZ business
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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partner programmes
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telco
Vocus has decided to retain its New Zealand arm, rejecting multiple bids, asserting the business's strategic value and potential for shareholder returns.
United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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broadband
Broadband Compare’s team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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telstra
Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
InternetNZ announces new leadership roles
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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martech
InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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robots
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drones
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night’s storm
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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cloud services
Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.
Former Internet Australia CEO weighs in on FTTC rollout
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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nbn
Former Internet Australia CEO calls the NBN Co's Fibre-to-the-Curb rollout a belated but necessary upgrade amid ongoing broadband issues in Australia.
NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NBN is set to expand its Fibre-to-the-Curb services to an additional 440,000 premises and will resume HFC services, aiming to connect 1.5 million homes by 2020.
Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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sdn
Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
Dunedin’s free Wi-Fi network complete
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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iot
The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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optus
The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.
SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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sd-wan
NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
Europe’s 5G industry being left in the dust by US and Asia
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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martech
The 5G industry has made impressive progress in the last six months with astonishing forecasts for the future - well, at least in Asia and America.