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Telstra expands regional team through Connected Communities
Unified Communications

Telstra expands regional team through Connected Communities

Telstra is increasing support for customers in regional areas by boosting the number of local experts and community support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022

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Ingram Micro & Microsoft launch Australasian not-for-profit initiative
EduTech

Ingram Micro & Microsoft launch Australasian not-for-profit initiative

Ingram Micro and Microsoft have kickstarted the IMpact Program, an initiative to digitally empower Australasian NFPs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Case study: Bringing the digital world to remote Thailand
Unified Communications

Case study: Bringing the digital world to remote Thailand

A new chapter began for Maetoh as broadband and Wi-Fi networks were connected, giving the village access to the entirety of the internet.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023
Rural Australians to be on par with city dwellers
Space Technologies

Rural Australians to be on par with city dwellers

Rural Australians will soon enjoy satellite network coverage on par with cities, thanks to a new USD $1 billion network set for completion later this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
Still free for country callers
Unified Communications

Still free for country callers

Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

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One New Zealand & SpaceX to boost mobile coverage with satellites
Unified Communications

One New Zealand & SpaceX to boost mobile coverage with satellites

One New Zealand and SpaceX are set to revolutionise mobile coverage across New Zealand with the launch of over 100 Starlink satellites in orbit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Unified Communications

Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ

Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022
Digital literacy key focus of expert group
EduTech

Digital literacy key focus of expert group

A new 14-member expert group has been formed to enhance digital literacy in New Zealand schools, advising on modern tech integration and equitable access.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Telecom switches on 4G LTE Trial
Unified Communications

Telecom switches on 4G LTE Trial

Telecom New Zealand launches 4G LTE trial in Wellington and Auckland, partnering with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent to test the technology and customer experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012
Kiwi firm deploys Israeli technology
Unified Communications

Kiwi firm deploys Israeli technology

Tauranga's EOL partners with Israel's Wavion, eschewing costly towers for discrete installations, boosting network with eco-friendly tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2010
Kiwi internet usage soars
Unified Communications

Kiwi internet usage soars

Internet usage in New Zealand has skyrocketed, with 80% of Kiwis online and over a million homes now on broadband, latest stats reveal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2010
Fibre in the ground this year
Unified Communications

Fibre in the ground this year

Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2010
Full speed ahead
Unified Communications

Full speed ahead

Satellite Internet users with the ISP Farmside will get double the download speeds on their Rocket Broadband service from this month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009