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Chorus stories - Page 16

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Labour still angry at UFB bill
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Labour opposes Telecom bill, claiming it allows the company to overcharge; predicts higher charges and poorer service for customers.
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National passes UFB law
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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NZ's government passes UFB law, marking a leap towards innovative economy and sparking debate over Telecom's advantage in the broadband rollout.
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Fibre Watch: A good Rogering
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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The telco reform law has passed its next stage in Parliament, but not before receiving a caustic critique from political veteran Sir Roger Douglas.
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Exec shuffle at Telecom
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Telecom reshuffles execs amid Chorus demerger to enhance UFB and RBI efforts, aiming for sharper customer focus, says CEO Reynolds.
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ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Thu, 26th May 2011
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The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.
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Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook
Wed, 25th May 2011
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International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.
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Telecom to split for UFB
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.
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UFB partners announced
Tue, 24th May 2011
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The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.
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Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.
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Telecom exec team cut to 8
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.
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Rural broadband gets the green light
Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Telecom and Vodafone have finalised a deal to provide high speed broadband to rural New Zealand, exceeding government objectives.
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Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.
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Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.
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88 UCLL backhaul links 'are competitive'
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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Commerce Commission finds 88 UCLL backhaul links competitive, boosting alternatives to Telecom's network in NZ.
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Latest Christchurch communications updates
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.
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Fibre Watch: Will Chorus 2 be government-owned?
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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It could be a case of back to the future as the government leaves the door open to taking a stake in Telecom's UFB business.
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Govt could buy back Telecom shares
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
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UFB: Government confirms three more cities - Updated
Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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Christchurch, Rangiora and Dunedin join the queue as Telecom gets its first look in. First fibre goes to ground this week.
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UFB: Telecom focused on the remainder of NZ
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Time is running out and its shareholders need resolution, says Telecom CEO, Paul Reynolds.
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‘Frenemies’ unite for rural
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Telecom and Vodafone join forces to transform rural New Zealand's broadband, offering a unified solution to bridge the digital divide.
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We’re ready to collaborate
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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While not a UFB bidder, TelstraClear, like all telcos, will nevertheless be impacted by the roll out of a new fibre network.
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Telecom under ComCom investigation
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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ComCom probes Telecom for alleged unfair practices, probing if Telecom Wholesale favoured its retail arm. Final findings due by March end.
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Minister approves variation of Telecom separation
Wed, 13th Oct 2010
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Minister Joyce approves Telecom's revised separation plan, aiming to benefit consumers and align with the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative.
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Telecom stops the rot
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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CEO Paul Reynolds says he halted the significant earnings decline of the previous two years with latest financial results.