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Broadband stories - Page 14

In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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Vodafone named NZ's fastest mobile & fixed network operator

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Vodafone wins Speedtest Award for NZ's swiftest mobile and broadband, says Ookla, bolstering data-driven lives for Kiwis.
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Broadcom expands portfolio with new data center system-on-chip solutions

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Broadcom releases new family of data center solutions, the BCM58800, designed for Smart NIC and scale-out storage applications.
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4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
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Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
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Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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The Broadband Compare Awards launch this week in response to the increasingly diversified Kiwi market of more than 100 Internet providers.
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New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
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Palau Telecoms - First customer for SES Networks' new multi-orbit platform

Wed, 24th May 2017
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This is a multi-orbit approach aims to leverage the wide coverage capabilities of Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites.
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3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.
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Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

Fri, 12th May 2017
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​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Fibre providers chime in on country's fastest broadband regions

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Chorus' latest survey of the top ten fastest services for broadband has ruffled feathers amongst three of the country's local fibre companies.
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Building a new SD-WAN? Tips for future-proofing your network

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If your company is looking for a way to improve WAN functionality and service levels while lowering costs, then you don't have far to go.
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Silver Peak announces new advancements to EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Silver Peak has announced changes to its high-performance SD-WAN, including the introduction of the First-packet iQ function.
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ANZ public safety sector investing in cloud & data-based tech, survey finds

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Australia and New Zealand's public safety sector is investing in real-time data and new intelligence sources, says a survey by Motorola Solutions.
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Selling broadband to millennials: Market schemes and outlook for 2017

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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To market broadband services to millennials, broadband companies need to acknowledge their preferences and buying habits or tendencies.
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Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
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UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.
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InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
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nbn announces huge revenue growth, well on track for 2020 goal

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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nbn remains on track to reach its 2020 goals as it reports strong financial results for the six months to December 2016.