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• ​99% of Kiwis set for 2025 UFB access as Govt makes ambitious broadband pledge

  “Our use of, and reliance on, technology and broadband connectivity are increasing rapidly."

• ​Ultrafast business growth as Deloitte honours Hamilton-based fibre firm

  “We are close to completing the build of our fibre network across the Central North Island, which is tracking ahead of schedule."

• ​Will Govt’s “loopy rules reduction” report put UFB scheme at risk?

  “This is yet another example of a disjointed government where Ministers are seemingly working against each other."

• ​INSIGHT: Are local retail broadband prices set to drop further?

  Are there any changes that could further reduce retail broadband prices in New Zealand or Australia?

• ​Kordia asks… The Internet of What?

  "We are on the cusp of a network revolution."

• ​New ISP player brings Bandwidth on Demand to NZ

  “We originally developed this technology for the hospitality sector, catering for daily fluctuations in bandwidth usage."

• ​2degrees boosts business credentials with Kiwi construction firm deal

  As 2degrees has matured as a total telco network, businesses are increasingly seeing it as a viable option for larger enterprise customers.

• ​Vodafone displays disaster recovery skills with emergency network demo

  Telco showcases its portfolio of emergency network options for remote, zero-coverage areas.

• ​Forget 2020, is rural internet stagnating in 2015?

  “Yet again the regions are being neglected by National."

• ​Govt’s telco framework an “important first step” towards greater certainty telco investors

  Ensuring industry players have certainty to continue investing in New Zealand’s digital future should be the main thrust of a review into the Telecommunications Act.

• ​Local Kiwi fibre companies on board with Govt telco framework review

  “The advancements in connectivity being delivered to our communities are critical to enable economic and societal growth for New Zealand."

• ​Faster broadband “fundamental” to NZ future as Chorus welcomes Govt review

  “The proposals from the Government represent another step towards enabling better broadband for New Zealanders."

• Govt opens bids for UFB expansion

  “The RFP is a critical step in deciding which communities are next in line to get fibre and what companies will deliver it.”

• China intensifies Internet censorship ahead of military parade

  As China prepares to celebrate a new national holiday, the country has been tightening its grip over the Internet by squelching online rumors, and cracking down on tools that can circumvent its censorship.

• Fibre connections double as Chorus reports $91 million profit

  “Chorus is well placed to help New Zealand realise the socio-economic benefits of broadband as demand for digital connectivity grows."