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Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband
Unified Communications

Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband

Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research
EduTech

Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries
Unified Communications

High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fluke Networks?
Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fluke Networks?

In this interview, Fluke Networks product marketing manager Mark Mullins explains the company's role in maintaining critical cabling infrastructure.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
NEC uses AI to detect and locate optical fibre issues by analysing vibrations
Unified Communications

NEC uses AI to detect and locate optical fibre issues by analysing vibrations

NEC launches AI solution to detect and pinpoint issues in optical fibre by analysing vibrations, aiding in infrastructure maintenance.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan
Unified Communications

Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan

Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan, doubling the speed of its fastest plan less than 18 months after its 4Gbps launch.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers

UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission

The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme

Vodafone New Zealand is fast-tracking its regional investment program to improve mobile phone and internet coverage across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live
Unified Communications

First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live

The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live providing 4G wireless broadband and mobile calling services in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback
Chorus

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets

Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Christchurch's Enable chief exec to step down
Enable Networks

Christchurch's Enable chief exec to step down

Fuller has led the fibre network provider since its inception in 2007. He will step down between July and September in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance
Unified Communications

ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
ComCom seeks increase in telecommunications, fibre funding
Unified Communications

ComCom seeks increase in telecommunications, fibre funding

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on funding for regulation of telecommunications, electricity, and gas sectors. Increased funding proposed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020
Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services
Chorus

Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services

The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

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Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus

The Commerce Commission has revealed its draft decisions on price-quality regulation for Chorus and information disclosure requirements for fibre companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Chorus

ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus

Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2021