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

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

Commission considers it requires funding of: -    $15 million a year for the telecommunications and fibre sector, a $3.7 million increase on the $11.3 million spent in 2019/2020.More

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

Hyperfibre will be available to more than three million people across New Zealand.More

As New Zealand’s largest internet infrastructure owner and operator, Chorus has developed connectivity solutions on our fibre network over the last few years to support emerging enterprise network needs.More

"We strongly encourage fibre providers to review their product offerings against the guidance we have issued and to make any changes necessary to bring them into compliance as quickly as possible."More

"The purpose of this paper is to set out our early thinking on how we approach the major aspects the new regulations will cover."More

“We don’t want to see the 30% of local people not yet on fibre broadband stuck in a crisis - not able to run their businesses, access school learning, connect with family and friends and be entertained at home.” More

As the copper withdrawal looms, Chorus is looking at how it can leverage its fibre network to provide new products and services across the country.More

Vocus slammed the news from Chorus that it will increase fibre prices, labelling the move as "cynical, money grabbing and unwarranted".More

Once complete the new cable will cross from Maraetai Beach to Woodside Bay on the island.More

"Broadband in New Zealand was really put to the test by our pandemic response, so it is encouraging that speeds have held up so well."More

New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the Covid-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.More

“By 2022, most New Zealanders are expected to have access to fibre at home. That means large parts of the traditional copper phone and broadband network may no longer be needed."More

The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus’ confidence in Stuff Fibre’s capabilities, particularly in ‘uncertain times’.More

“Recent events, and being under lockdown, have been truly unprecedented times and it’s not surprising to see that reflected in the way Kiwis have been using their broadband."More

Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.More

"The OECD average price has dropped since last year, New Zealand is now more expensive than the international average.”  More

R&M has announced it has experienced increased sales in 2019, reaching CHF276.7 million, with sites now in the US East Coast and China.More

Consultation is open on the draft guidance until 28 April 2020, with cross-submissions due by 12 May 2020.More

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.More

“The Terabit Territory is a game-changer for Vocus and the Territory, establishing Darwin as a major new gateway for capacity from Asia to other mainland capital cities."More

Chorus says New Zealanders to be given 59 hours back a year with the connection speed increase.More