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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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Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
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Kordia announces completion of 9.6 terabit fibre backhaul network

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Kordia has been busy improving its fibre backhaul networks across the North Island and finally completed the project last week, the company announced.
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2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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2degrees offers discounts for SuperGold Card holders, giving them up to NZD $20 off monthly and broadband plans to help keep older Kiwis connected.
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Spark boosts data cap allowances - and some prices - on select broadband plans

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Spark is upping the data caps - and some prices - on some of its popular home & business plans by as much as 50% to cater for Kiwis' love for data.
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Spark celebrates switching on its 100th RBI cell site

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Spark celebrates landmark achievement with 100th Rural Broadband Initiative site in Reikorangi, expanding 3G and 4G coverage.
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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.
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New 1 Gigabit fibre offering good news for NZ

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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NZ leaps in global internet race with new 1Gbps fibre option, boosting digital economy and innovation, says Minister Adams.
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Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.
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Commerce Commission seeks feedback on NZ's internet backhaul services

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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The Commerce Commission is looking for feedback on 'domestic backhaul services', or how internet traffic is sent and received between major exchanges.
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Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.
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Stuff's entry into the Ultra Fast Broadband market 'out of the blue'

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Media agencies are now getting on the UFB train, as Stuff announces Stuff Fibre services, due to start in the next three months.
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More than 300,000 to benefit as first phase of RBI completed

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Over 300k homes and businesses in New Zealand benefit from improved broadband, thanks to Government initiative.
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LTE technology fuelling mobile broadband for public safety

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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LTE technology driving growth in mobile broadband for public safety, expected to grow 8% by 2020, says Technavio. Americas set to dominate.
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UFB rollout in Queenstown now complete

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Queenstown joins the high-speed era as its UFB rollout completes, connecting over 7,000 premises to fast, reliable internet.
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Here's how broadband CAN be used for critical WAN tasks

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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SD-WAN has graduated to hot topic status in tech circles, and enterprises are turning to this new approach to resolve their connectivity issues.
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Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.
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New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
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Govt makes law changes to simplify Ultra Fast Broadband rollout

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Shared property and apartment dwellers will find it easier to connect to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in light of new changes made to the UFB rollout.
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The huge digital divide: 68% of Asia-Pacific residents still not connected to net

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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The huge extent of the global digital divide has been uncovered, showing that 57% of the world's urban population are unconnected to the internet.
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Rotorua UFB rollout complete: 31 schools now faster than ever

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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Chorus announces UFB rollout is complete in Rotorua, bringing the service to almost 27,000 schools, businesses, health services and residents.