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CityLink turns 20 years old
Space Technologies

CityLink turns 20 years old

It might have recently turned 20 years old, but if you mention the name CityLink in Auckland, people immediately think 'bus company'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway
Wireless Networks

CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway

CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Rugby and Wi-Fi: The perfect combination?
Wireless Networks

Rugby and Wi-Fi: The perfect combination?

Wellington's Rugby Sevens match sees Wi-Fi usage soar, with CityLink recording a 100% spike in data as fans flock online.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Hyperscale

Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Separating SDN hype from reality: A user's view
Network Infrastructure

Separating SDN hype from reality: A user's view

CityLink's early dive into SDN technology reveals the gap between its potential and real-world application, urging a focus on standards.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
CityLink changes capital's connectivity
Wireless Networks

CityLink changes capital's connectivity

Newly named CityFi, the premium network aims to become 'less clunky' and more convenient allowing customers to easily log on without usernames or passwords.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs
Unified Communications

Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Citylink stories

NZIX provides Kiwi schools with faster, better internet
Schools

NZIX provides Kiwi schools with faster, better internet

New Zealand Internet Exchange enhances connectivity for Kiwi schools, offering faster, more efficient internet through the government-funded Managed Network.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers
Gaming

The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers

Small NZ fibre firms battle against Chorus' UFB rollout, leaning on community ties and quick service to survive in the evolving market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015
CityLink to establish Peering Exchange in Dunedin
Gigatown

CityLink to establish Peering Exchange in Dunedin

CityLink to launch a Peering Exchange in Dunedin, boosting the city's tech and education sectors with faster, cost-effective internet access.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
Wellington welcomes 'offsite campus' to CBD
EduTech

Wellington welcomes 'offsite campus' to CBD

REANNZ and CityLink have partnered to create an 'offsite campus' in Wellington's CBD, providing eduroam access to students and academics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014
TeamTalk cuts annual earnings guidance
Citylink

TeamTalk cuts annual earnings guidance

TeamTalk cuts earnings guidance for a second time after acquiring Farmside Group, resulting in a slower transition and lower earnings.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2013
Broadband profits for TeamTalk
Unified Communications

Broadband profits for TeamTalk

TeamTalk posts a record 15.9% profit rise to NZD $5.4m, driven by booming broadband operations and key contributions like the Rugby World Cup 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2012
CityLink shareholders sell out to TeamTalk
NZX

CityLink shareholders sell out to TeamTalk

It began 14 years ago with 17 shareholders putting up $5,000 each, but now CityLink has been completely gobbled up by the publically listed company TeamTalk.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2009