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Broadband stories - Page 43

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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Infrastructure, or Applications, or BOTH?

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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The Christchurch City Council's investment in fibre is paying off, with revenue growth of 566%, proving its worth.
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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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Costing Carrier Ethernet

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Carrier Ethernet emerges as the go-to solution for wide area connectivity, boasting unmatched reliability and cost-effectiveness.
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Fearing the host

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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With IT demands soaring, firms embrace hosting, trading in-house ops for external expertise, but choice overload sparks decision fatigue.
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Moo-ving rural broadband forwards

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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UK farmers harness tech to boost efficiency, using software for nutrient budgets and tracking cow health, meeting rising demands for traceability.
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2degrees worried about rural duopoly

Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Rural customers don't deserve a high speed version of the mobile duopoly New Zealanders have lived with for so long, says Chief Executive Eric Hertz.
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TelstraClear backs Tele-fone rural bid - sees new services

Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Chief Executive Allan Freeth applauds today's news that Telecom and Vodafone will work together on a rural broadband bid.
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Green acres calling

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Dreaming of a rural escape? Lifestyle Block offers townies practical insights into the highs and lows of country living.
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Adobe PDF insecure, experts say

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Experts urge ditching Adobe PDF over major security risks, as 97% vote for safer alternatives at Virus Bulletin 2010 conference.
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Android users can go wi-fi

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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US mobile access company unveils iPass Open Mobile for Android, allowing users to dodge 3G fees by switching to free wi-fi networks globally.
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Two billion people online by 2011

Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Global internet users set to hit 2 billion by 2011 as ITU reports a surge in online access, particularly in developing countries.
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Agile signs FibroLAN deal

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Agile Integration inks deal with FibroLAN to distribute fibre optic solutions in New Zealand, targeting the Metro market and Rural Broadband Initiative.
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2degrees winning Vodafone customers

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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2degrees lures over 100,000 network switchers, with 80% from Vodafone, fueling a mobile number porting surge in New Zealand.
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Government not 'ambitious enough' in rural broadband plans

Fri, 27th Aug 2010
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Federated Farmers criticise the government's rural broadband initiative as lacking ambition, urging for more than just matching current urban speeds.
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Last orders called on rural broadband plans

Thu, 26th Aug 2010
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Government opts for national coverage proposals in upgrading rural telecommunications infrastructure, says Minister for Communications Steven Joyce.
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Hong Kong's broadband just got faster

Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
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Hong Kong's broadband leaps forward as PCCW, with Huawei's tech, doubles speeds to 42Mb/s, enhancing user experience.
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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.
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UFB draft released to the public

Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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TCF unveils draft standards for New Zealand's ultra fast broadband, paving the way for a high-speed, future-proof network. Public feedback sought.
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Slingshot 'All You Can Eat' broadband limited to 10k

Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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Slingshot teases a limited 'All You Can Eat' broadband deal for just 10,000 customers, with no data cap, priced under $80. Details to follow next week.
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NZ recession impacts TelstraClear results

Fri, 13th Aug 2010
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TelstraClear reports $16m earnings before interest and tax due to economic recession; plans to grow services and revenues in tough environment.