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Broadband stories - Page 26

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.
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Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.
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Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays affecting an estimated 15 percent of households in the government-sponsored UFB roll out.
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New opportunity for resellers to 'connect the unconnected'

Wed, 27th May 2015
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New distribution deal with wireless broadband vendor Cambium Networks will see Connector Systems helping resellers 'connect the unconnected'.
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Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.
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Budget 2015 sees boost for NZ broadband initiatives

Thu, 21st May 2015
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Budget 2015 sets aside funding to deliver on the Government's commitment to roll out world-class internet connectivity for New Zealanders.
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NZers embrace digital lifestyle

Tue, 12th May 2015
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The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
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UFB expo to teach kids programming

Tue, 12th May 2015
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Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.
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UFB uptake on the up

Mon, 11th May 2015
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More than 85,000 Kiwis had made the move to ultra-fast broadband at the end of March, as the UFB project gains traction.
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Bigpipe takes on Wellington; other cities to follow

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Bigpipe enters Wellington's market with its targeted growth plan, aiming to expand further into Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, and Palmerston North.
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Spark takes on ComCom over broadband pricing

Thu, 7th May 2015
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Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.
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Slingshot comes to the rescue of elderly Wellington residents

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Slingshot and Consumer NZ have finalised an agreement to provide more affordable services to elderly UFB customers in Wellington.
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2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
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Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
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Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.
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Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
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Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
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New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.
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Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that's not the only new addition for the retail chain...
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VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.
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Blenheim joins the 'UFB complete' list

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.