Fibre stories - Page 3
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New high-performance cable in the works for Asia
Fri, 13th May 2022
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network infrastructure
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cable
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fibre
A new high-performance submarine cable is being built to enhance connectivity between Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia.
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Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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network infrastructure
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4g technology
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fibre
Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.
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Chorus appoints Programmed as new caretaker for NZ sites
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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chorus
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fibre
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management
Programmed wins multi-million dollar contract to maintain Chorus' property portfolio in New Zealand, creating over 100 jobs.
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Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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network infrastructure
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dc
Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.
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Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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commerce commission
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fibre
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telco
New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
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Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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chorus
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commerce commission
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cloud services
Copper cabinets are soon to be a thing of the past for many Kiwis, with Chorus announcing it will switch off its first copper cabinets in mid-March.
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NeoPhotonics tech demonstration proves enhanced data center capabilities
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
NeoPhotonics has announced new technology components set to enhance data center and telecom networks by providing better operational support.
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Vodafone New Zealand completes Australasian telco first
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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dr
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fibre
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cloud services
Vodafone has expanded its partnership with FiberSense to Wellington, and is the first company in NZ to utilise existing underground fibre cables.
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DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.
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UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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sdn
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network infrastructure
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naas
UCG secures infrastructure contracts with Chorus for Auckland and the entire North Island, spanning network services, maintenance, and fibre provisioning.
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Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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chorus
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fibre
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telco
Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.
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Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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cleantech
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telco
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fibre
New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.
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High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.
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NEC uses AI to detect and locate optical fibre issues by analysing vibrations
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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5g & beyond
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
NEC launches AI solution to detect and pinpoint issues in optical fibre by analysing vibrations, aiding in infrastructure maintenance.
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Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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fibre
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telco
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orcon
Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan, doubling the speed of its fastest plan less than 18 months after its 4Gbps launch.
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Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
The Commerce Commission has revealed its draft decisions on price-quality regulation for Chorus and information disclosure requirements for fibre companies.
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Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
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wireless networks
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fibre
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commerce commission
UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
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ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Sat, 1st May 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.
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Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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commerce commission
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fibre
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telco
The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission’s Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.
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Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand is fast-tracking its regional investment program to improve mobile phone and internet coverage across the country.