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Commission releases final decision on Chorus' copper pricing

Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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The Commerce Commission has set the cost of Chorus' UBA service at $10.92 per line per month, effective from 1 December 2014.
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Chorus to consult on UFB products

Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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Chorus unveils plans for new UFB products, aims to boost broadband speeds and affordability in New Zealand with industry consultation ahead.
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HD grows New Zealand UFB offering

Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Auckland Based ISP HD joins small group of ISP providers able to offer UFB services to Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Tokoroa.
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Telecom launches free 4G across big 3 cities

Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Telco will launch 4G in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next month - available to both prepaid and pay- monthly customers at no additional cost.
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Telecom to buy 700MHz spectrum amid 4G expansion

Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Telecom gears up for 4G expansion, bidding for 700MHz spectrum to enhance rural connectivity and bolster its network.
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Vodafone unveils UFB TV service

Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Vodafone has today unveiled New Zealand's first, and only, full TV service using the new ultra fast broadband network.
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Vodafone and Ciena link major metro areas

Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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Vodafone NZ and Ciena have expanded their network to provide low-latency capacity between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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Govt issues $15m support for telco cable

Fri, 20th Sep 2013
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Amy Adams calls for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between ANZ and the US.
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Students and schools could be affected by 'copper tax'

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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New Zealand schools and students could face steep internet costs as proposed 'copper tax' may shift NZD $600 million to broadband provider, Chorus.
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UFB without contract on offer for schools

Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Telecommunications company CallPlus is offering New Zealand schools a zero term contract for ultra-fast broadband (UFB).
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Is the govt shutting down more bad broadband news?

Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.
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2talk walks the walk with 'good honest' broadband

Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Customers can now add 2talk broadband to voice plans by ordering through 2talk live, with broadband now available as ADSL, VDSL, UFB (Auckland only) or HSNS.
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Distributor device keeps UFB users going in the dark

Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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New Zealand distributor Maser has launched a device capable of keeping UFB customers connected through power outages.
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Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom

Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Vodafone's SuperNet advertising campaign will continue unchanged despite Telecom dropping its court case seeking an injunction today.
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1,700 Kiwi schools can sign up to UFB today

Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.
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Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB

Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.
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Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans

Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
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Vodafone calls for greater aspiration in regulatory review

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.
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Telecom welcomes move towards regulatory certainty

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Telco welcomes today's commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.
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Adams approves copper prices to underpin fibre plans

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.