Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband
Posted on 23-Dec-2020 10:12 News, Broadband
Vocus is partnering with Sky to provide the internet network allowing Sky to deliver broadband services to its customers. As well as providing technical expertise, Vocus will provide Sky with network backhaul and associated services.
Vodafone NZ to roll out Amazon Connect in contact centres
Posted on 19-Nov-2020 09:33 News, Broadband
Vodafone NZ is the first telecommunications provider in New Zealand to team up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to implement Amazon Connect, an omnichannel cloud contact centre, to provide a personalised and enhanced customer experience.
Fibre cable connecting Sydney with Hamilton opens for internet traffic
Posted on 5-Nov-2020 11:09 News, Broadband
A new access point for the Tasman Global Access (TGA) fibre optic network marks the first direct connection between Sydney and Hamilton, offering additional resilience to New Zealand’s already strong telco infrastructure and increasing the amount of capacity available to be used on the cable.
Google Nest WiFi review
Posted on 19-Oct-2020 14:59 Reviews, Broadband, by M Freitas
The avalanche of new smartphones, tablets, laptops and assorted "smart devices" (including but not limited to TVs, speakers, lights, fridge, coffee machine, heat pump, blinds, washing machines and the list can go on and on) in our homes require, pretty much all of them, Internet access. This is done mostly through wireless connections - after all who wants to spend time with ugly cables running around the house, not enough ports and poor management?
Farmside hits 10,000 RBI customers
Posted on 7-Oct-2020 15:32 News, Broadband
This follows a spike of Kiwis connecting to internet services during COVID-19, when Farmside hit a record 15,000 customers overall, including satellite, fixed line and fibre broadband customers.
Slingshot offering ugly-modem to help reduce e-waste in New Zealand
Posted on 30-Sep-2020 16:01 News, Broadband
Slingshot is inviting new customers to choose a pre-loved modem in a bid to reduce e-waste, and has teamed up with environmental charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful to promote the campaign and help raise funds for the not for profit.
Vodafone NZ upgrades international submarine network
Posted on 25-Sep-2020 09:09 News, Broadband
A six-month project to upgrade Vodafone NZ's entire international optical network is complete, enabling a dedicated, resilient and diverse set of internet pathways upon which international data can be transferred at millisecond speed.
UFB hits more than one million connections
Posted on 6-Aug-2020 09:42 News, Broadband
The Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media has congratulated the Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) programme on its major milestone of connecting more than 1 million New Zealand households and businesses to UFB.
Ubiquiti Dream Machine review
Posted on 20-Apr-2020 20:51 Reviews, Broadband, by michaelmurfy
If you want great network performance, WiFi and the ability to expand your network on the ease down the line, this router may be your next purchase.
N4L to upgrade & support wireless internet inside schools
Posted on 23-Jan-2020 17:22 News, Broadband
Students across New Zealand will soon benefit from a more seamless and safer internet experience in their classrooms when Network for Learning (N4L) begins a four-year wireless upgrade programme next month.
Cambium cnPilot R195W review
Posted on 18-Jan-2020 18:35 Reviews, Broadband, by michaelmurfy
The cnPilot R195W is a budget friendly router with the ability to route full gigabit, manage your family and be remotely managed via cnMaestro.
Chorus to launch Hyperfibre service
Posted on 18-Nov-2019 15:00 News, Broadband
Using a XGS-PON fibre solution, speeds of 2Gbps and 4Gbps are planned initially, with an 8Gbps service in the future.
Fingbox v2 review
Posted on 10-Nov-2019 14:00 Reviews, Broadband, by michaelmurfy
The Fingbox is a simple device you connect to your network for it to monitor what is going on at any given time.
Vodafone X-Squad powers up for customers
Posted on 16-Oct-2019 08:15 News, Broadband
The first Vodafone X-Squad team is celebrating launch day, with the first team of 12 people based in Auckland ready to solve complex technical issues for customers. Over the coming months more X-Squad teams will be coming online to assist customers.
2degrees Reaches Milestone of 100,000 Broadband Customers
Posted on 1-Oct-2019 09:17 News, Broadband
The New Zealand-born business is celebrating 100,000 broadband customers across its consumer and business division, following a year of focus on improvements to its broadband offering.
Voyager upgrades core network to 100Gbit
Posted on 18-Sep-2019 13:52 News, Broadband
The investment in hardware upgrades and resulting increased capacity means that Voyager broadband customers will continue to enjoy the same fast speeds and seamless service, even during peak times and as nationwide bandwidth usage rises.
Orcon first to trial residential 10Gbps broadband
Posted on 28-May-2019 11:20 News, Broadband
Orcon has hooked up two lucky customers to New Zealand's fastest residential broadband connections, flicking the switch on a 10Gbps service in Auckland's North Shore today.
