ISP / Internet Service Provider stories

Feenix Communications to resell Radware solutions in NZ
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Feenix Communications will resell Radware's cyber security solutions, bolstering NZ networks with top-tier protective measures.

Philippines' gov gets high-speed internet to Northern Luzon via satellite
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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satellites
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digital transformation
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digital divide
DICT partners with Stellarsat Solutions and Kacific for high-speed internet across Northern Luzon, Philippines.

Superloop’s first TV ad campaign targets big league telcos
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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martech
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advertising
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branding
Superloop has launched a new brand campaign, Refresh Your Internet, marking its position as a genuine challenger brand in the Australian ISP market.

MyRepublic exits Australian market, sharpens business focus
Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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Telecom operator MyRepublic is exiting the Australian market as it focuses on its broadband and mobile businesses in Singapore.

Stellar financial result after major strategic moves by Superloop
Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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financial results
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Superloop's revenue grew from $110.7m to $262.5m in FY22, driven by acquisitions and organic growth. Underlying EBITDA increased 37% to $25.4m.

Kacific launches mobile app for Gigstarter end-users
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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satellites
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mobile apps
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isp
The new app will be available across 25 markets and Kacific says it will help ISPs and KADs value and understand their customers better.

ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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telecommunications
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isp
The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.

India’s largest IX operator surpasses 500 connected networks
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
DE-CIX India becomes fastest-growing interconnection platform with over 500 connected networks across the country.

Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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internet
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isp
Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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digital disruption
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outage
Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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nexusguard
DDoS attacks have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by over 278% compared to last year, according to a report by Nexusguard.

Sky to become NZ’s next ISP
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.

ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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NZ ISPs boost networks as COVID-19 lockdown looms.

InternetNZ appeals to govt to ensure every Kiwi is connected during crisis
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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internet use
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isp
The most effective way to 'flatten the curve' is to ensure everyone has an internet connection, says InternetNZ.

Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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managed services
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telecommunications
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mergers and acquisitions
Spirit acquires Arinda IT for £1.9M, bolstering its MSP sector presence.

The dystopian future of the internet
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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vpn
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net neutrality
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isp
Net neutrality, the principle that all information on the internet should be equally accessible, is under threat.

Canstar Blue’s SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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smb
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slingshot
Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

Trustpower selects Hawaiki as key connectivity partner
Wed, 15th May 2019
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Trustpower inks major deal with Hawaiki Cable, bolstering NZ-US internet capacity.

Huawei commits data centre services to APAC ISPs
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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isp
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dc
In addition to releasing a host of new products, Huawei has signed an MoU and publicly stated its data centre plans for the region.

NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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facebook
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twitter
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google
NZ telcos urge Facebook, Twitter, Google for talks on curbing violent content after Christchurch attack.

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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online safety
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isp
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2degrees
NZ ISPs block sites with attack footage, urge tighter content control.

Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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broadband
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fibre
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isp
Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.

2019 network predictions for service providers
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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managed services
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data centre operators
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5g
There are a number of key events set to impact the IT industry this year – but 5G won’t be one of them.

Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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broadband
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mergers and acquisitions
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superloop
The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.