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The Spy who killed Kiwi Privacy

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom criticizes proposed New Zealand spy bill, warns of abuse of power by government. Telcos also oppose bill. #GCSB.
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NZ mobile data demand doubles

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
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Telecom launches next generation broadband

Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
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Telecom set for UFB network launch?

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.
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Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
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Chatham Islands set for telco boost

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.
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Fibre will be worth the wait...but there will be a wait

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.
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UFB opportunities in NZ business

Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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NZ's UFB rollout heralds a telecom revolution, offering resellers boundless opportunities in network upgrades and cloud technologies.
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UFB build begins in Whakatane

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.
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UFB milestone reached

Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Over 100,000 end users in urban areas are now able to connect to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network, only 16 months after the project started.
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Free UFB Q&A

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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After Amy Adams confirmed a deal for free non-standard residential connections to the ultra-fast broadband network, check here to see if you qualify.
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Telecom helps Vodafone boost profits by 16%

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Vodafone NZ sees 16% profit jump thanks to Telecom settlement, despite facing regulatory challenges and customer losses.
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UFB build underway in Queenstown

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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Queenstown embarks on UFB rollout with Minister Amy Adams, boosting its tourist appeal with superior connectivity for businesses and visitors.
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Orcon's free UFB breakie this Thursday in Wgtn

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Join Orcon for a free UFB breakfast in Wellington this Thursday to explore the future of ultra-fast broadband and its benefits.
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Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.
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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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Huawei NZ flying high

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Huawei NZ's profits soar, defying scrutiny. Revenue jumps to $79.6m, with contracts boosting its footprint in NZ's telecom sector.
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How does the UFB network work?

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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New Zealand Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) policy is to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast broadband to 75% of Kiwis by the end of 2019...
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NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.