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Chorus posts maiden profit after Telecom split

Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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Chorus celebrated its first profit since separating from Telecom, posting a net profit of NZD $102 million and announcing a 25.5 cent dividend for 2013.
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Government exceeds UFB connection target

Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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NZ outstrips Ultra-Fast Broadband targets, connecting over 76,000 premises including schools and hospitals, bolstering rural and urban internet.
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Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.
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NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.
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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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The role of the datacentre today

Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Data centres have evolved from mere storage facilities to integral components of business strategy, driving innovation and efficiency amidst a data explosion.
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Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.
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How does the UFB network work?

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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New Zealand Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) policy is to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast broadband to 75% of Kiwis by the end of 2019...
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NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.
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Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton & Tauranga ready to connect to Fibre

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton and Tauranga can now access ultrafast broadband as Ultrafast Fibre Ltd expands its network.
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Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.
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Hosting Direct changes into higher gear

Thu, 28th Jun 2012
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Auckland's Hosting Direct revs up to enter business ISP market with a new brand, HD, bolstering its data center and network offerings.
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What UFB means for gamers: Match made in Heaven

Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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UFB's arrival spells a gaming revolution, promising smoother gameplay and enhanced performance, changing the face of gaming in New Zealand.
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UFB rollout – The process

Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.
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UFB for $59 per month?

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.
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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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Chorus puts figure on 'massive' capex plans

Wed, 23rd May 2012
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Chorus plans nearly £1 billion capex in 19 months, focusing on New Zealand's fibre network expansion, marking a crucial step for digital infrastructure.