The hills are alive with Rural Broadband as Vodafone connects NZ
"Rural New Zealand is in the midst of a transformational change towards connectivity."
"Rural New Zealand is in the midst of a transformational change towards connectivity."
“From what I have seen so far, a number of councils have grabbed this opportunity with both hands and already I’m seeing some innovative ideas."
As more Kiwis rely on UFB, they are turning to battery back-up devices.
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Industry figures call for an immediate inquiry into the “flailing $300 million rural broadband initiative."
“UFB is a significant national broadband upgrade, and Chorus and the wider industry in New Zealand are leading the world."
"We are disappointed that the Government has chosen to fund increased investments in rural infrastructure that is uneconomic for the market to cover."
"This Bill has been introduced under urgency and doing so avoids any public debate."
Communications Minister Amy Adams says passing "underscores the Government’s commitment to extending enhanced connectivity to regional New Zealand."
"New Zealand’s digital economy is undergoing a transformation..."
"There is a deafening silence from the Commerce Commission..."
Communications Minister Amy Adams calls for an uptake increase across Whanganui as UFB comes to town.
“Whanganui is the largest centre to date in our Central North Island network to have its UFB rollout completed."
"Taupo is now in the enviable position of getting a head start on the rest of New Zealand."
"UFB provides much greater speed and reliability, making communicating and sharing information so much easier."