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Minister welcomes UFB progress
Unified Communications

Minister welcomes UFB progress

Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Unified Communications

Chorus agrees UFB package improvements

Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Telecom to launch 'GigaWiFi' competition
Unified Communications

Telecom to launch 'GigaWiFi' competition

Telecom unveils 'GigaWiFi' comp, set to boost fibre uptake with ultra-fast 5G WiFi hotspots across NZ, enriching digital connectivity.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...
Government

Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...

NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
Govt: Negative copper pricing comments no surprise
Unified Communications

Govt: Negative copper pricing comments no surprise

Govt shrugs off criticism on copper pricing, with no parliamentary support expected. Amy Adams eyes non-legislative routes amidst challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks
Unified Communications

Vodafone calls on Chorus to speed up UFB talks

Vodafone has issued its disappointment that Chorus has suspended its scheduled Dialogue Briefing around new, faster fibre services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013
Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Unified Communications

Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe

An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus' financial position, according to opposition party Labour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Unified Communications

Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?

Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
SMBs seek smarter, better smart city living for Kiwis
Smart Cities

SMBs seek smarter, better smart city living for Kiwis

Start-ups and innovators collaborate to shape better living in New Zealand's future smart cities #smartcities #innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing
Unified Communications

Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing

Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to determine Chorus copper network pricing

Commerce Commission outlines process to set pricing for Chorus' copper network, aiming for final rate by 1 December based on NZ costs.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans
Unified Communications

Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans

Xero's growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2014
Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal
Unified Communications

Telecom calls for Chorus pricing proposal

Telecom has called on Chorus to put forward constructive pricing proposal, a proposal that does not erode current telco network and service levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013
Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says
Unified Communications

Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation
Unified Communications

Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling
Unified Communications

Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Chorus shares hit new low as Govt isolated on copper-pricing
Government

Chorus shares hit new low as Govt isolated on copper-pricing

Chorus shares plummet as government's hands tied on copper pricing, leaving the firm facing financial strains and investment risks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Chorus shares hit record low
Unified Communications

Chorus shares hit record low

Investors reel as Chorus shares plummet to a historic low amid fears over government response to price cuts threatening its financial stability.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013