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Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
Unified Communications

Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings
Unified Communications

NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2012
Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Unified Communications

Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012
The role of the datacentre today
Virtualisation

The role of the datacentre today

Data centres have evolved from mere storage facilities to integral components of business strategy, driving innovation and efficiency amidst a data explosion.

By Steve Haddock • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB
Unified Communications

Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB

Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012
How does the UFB network work?
Unified Communications

How does the UFB network work?

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...

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012
NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison
Unified Communications

NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

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

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton & Tauranga ready to connect to Fibre
Unified Communications

Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton & Tauranga ready to connect to Fibre

Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton and Tauranga can now access ultrafast broadband as Ultrafast Fibre Ltd expands its network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences
Unified Communications

Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences

Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
Hosting Direct changes into higher gear
Unified Communications

Hosting Direct changes into higher gear

Auckland's Hosting Direct revs up to enter business ISP market with a new brand, HD, bolstering its data center and network offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2012
What UFB means for gamers: Match made in Heaven
Gaming

What UFB means for gamers: Match made in Heaven

UFB's arrival spells a gaming revolution, promising smoother gameplay and enhanced performance, changing the face of gaming in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2012
UFB rollout – The process
Gaming

UFB rollout – The process

New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2012
UFB for $59 per month?
Unified Communications

UFB for $59 per month?

Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon
Unified Communications

Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon

Special Auckland events for consumers, businesses and schools who want to know more about making the most of fibre.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2012
Voyager's VDSL venture
Unified Communications

Voyager's VDSL venture

Voyager launches VDSL for businesses seeking speedier internet than ADSL but not ready for UFB, promising up to 50MBps down and 10MBps up.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012
InternetNZ invites techies to talk UFB
Unified Communications

InternetNZ invites techies to talk UFB

InternetNZ gears up for inTAC, a must-attend for tech experts keen on Ultra Fast Broadband discussions, ahead of NetHui 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th May 2012
Five big UFB turn-offs
Unified Communications

Five big UFB turn-offs

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

Chorus puts figure on 'massive' capex plans
Unified Communications

Chorus puts figure on 'massive' capex plans

Chorus plans nearly £1 billion capex in 19 months, focusing on New Zealand's fibre network expansion, marking a crucial step for digital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012