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Broadband stories - Page 38

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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Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon

Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Special Auckland events for consumers, businesses and schools who want to know more about making the most of fibre.
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Voyager's VDSL venture

Thu, 31st May 2012
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Voyager launches VDSL for businesses seeking speedier internet than ADSL but not ready for UFB, promising up to 50MBps down and 10MBps up.
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InternetNZ invites techies to talk UFB

Tue, 29th May 2012
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InternetNZ gears up for inTAC, a must-attend for tech experts keen on Ultra Fast Broadband discussions, ahead of NetHui 2012.
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Five big UFB turn-offs

Thu, 24th May 2012
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The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.
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More video options would drive UFB uptake: Commerce Commission

Mon, 21st May 2012
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A 'diverse range' of supply options will be a pivotal factor encouraging consumers to overcome the cost boundary, regulator says.
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Enable announces 24 RSP deals

Thu, 17th May 2012
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Christchurch's Enable secures 24 RSP deals, including big names like Vodafone and Orcon, expanding business fibre network offerings.
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Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.
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Telecom doubles home data plans

Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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Telecom has increased the data caps on all of its home broadband plans by at least 100%, reflecting the massive upswing in consumer usage.
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Today, tomorrow, Timaru

Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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Timaru blazes trail with Ultra Fast Broadband: 6000+ premises including schools and hospitals to connect by July, soaring to 11,000 by 2015.
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The opportunities on offer under UFB

Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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UFB rollout unlocks new opportunities in data management, prompting a reimagined approach for IT pros, CIOs, and resellers in the competitive market.
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Orcon boss trashes doomsayer rivals

Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Orcon's boss, Scott Bartlett, challenges doom-laden rivals, eyeing bright futures and partnerships at TelCon12.
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Second UFB retail deal for Telecom

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.
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High speed environment brings new opportunities

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Ultra-fast broadband will open up opportunities to drive data centre services to new markets, says Chris Moyle, EMC's ANZ channel distribution manager.
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Virtualisation evolved: the modular data centre

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Modular data centres are revolutionising efficiency and scalability, marrying virtualisation with flexibility for rapid deployment.
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Orcon announces school UFB plans

Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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Orcon unveils affordable UFB plans for schools, offering up to 1000GB data, with security ensured by partnering with Watchdog.
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Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.
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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.
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UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Kiwi duo launch Smartpresence, leveraging UFB and new iPad for a videoconferencing revolution, setting sights on environmental and efficiency gains.
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UFB caught up in mega-ministry uncertainty

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Government admits it doesn't have a business case to justify the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
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Ultrafast Fibre to connect 23 more schools by June

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre set to bring high-speed internet to 23 new schools by June, enhancing learning and parent engagement across Waikato.