UFB rollout hits halfway mark
Posted on 19-Jun-2015 10:38 News, Broadband
Communications Minister Amy Adams today announced that the build programme for the first stage of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative has now reached the midway point.
Vodafone acquires WorldxChange
Posted on 10-Jun-2015 15:42 News, Broadband
Vodafone has today announced the acquisition of WorldxChange, a New Zealand based telecommunications business delivering high reliability IP-based voice and converged services, in a move that brings complementary skills together to deliver enhanced solutions to Enterprise customers.
Vodafone puts improved productivity into the hands of kiwi farmers
Posted on 8-Jun-2015 20:56 News, Broadband
Vodafone is accelerating its support of agribusiness in New Zealand, harnessing partnerships with leading kiwi-based innovators to help farmers navigate increasing pressures on profitability and productivity in the sector.
Spark New Zealand to launch fast rural wireless broadband
Posted on 2-Jun-2015 11:10 News, Broadband
Thousands of New Zealanders living throughout heartland New Zealand will soon have access to a faster and more affordable internet service as Spark New Zealand announces it has begun nationwide trials of a new wireless broadband product.
ASB rural customers and staff to have special perks with ISP Wireless Nation
Posted on 1-May-2015 14:18 News, Broadband
Wireless Nation has just signed a contract with ASB to provide the Bank's rural customers and staff with additional free data on its Rural Broadband solutions, discounts on Voice over IP (VoIP) phone lines, and Zero-rated Data on its Satellite Broadband network.
Australian M2 buys New Zealand ISP CallPlus
Posted on 13-Apr-2015 13:25 News, Broadband
CallPlus, New Zealand's third largest telco and broadband provider, has been acquired by Australian-based, telecommunications and utilities provider, M2 Group Ltd for NZ$250 million.
Southern Cross customers ready for cloud and web demand
Posted on 25-Mar-2015 09:30 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network has successfully completed arrangements with six of the largest ISP providers in the Australia/New Zealand region to supply their international capacity needs for the coming five years.
2degrees buys Christchurch-based ISP Snap
Posted on 23-Mar-2015 10:33 News, Broadband
2degrees has purchased Internet service provider Snap and will launch fixed-mobile services this year, accelerating its growth as a full service communications provider.
Kordia makes play for medium-enterprise market
Posted on 16-Mar-2015 13:26 News, Broadband
A new campaign from technology provider Kordia New Zealand targeting medium-enterprise businesses promises "full throttle" internet via a direct, reliable and stable network connection.
Government says broadband deployment continues to deliver
Posted on 11-Feb-2015 11:25 News, Broadband
The rate at which people are signing up for the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) network is accelerating with uptake quadrupling in the past two years, Communications Minister Amy Adams said today.
Chris Quinn to leave Spark New Zealand as part of leadership changes
Posted on 27-Jan-2015 09:01 News, Broadband
Two years ago Spark New Zealand (Telecom at that time) embarked on a new strategy designed to transform the business from a traditional fixed and mobile infrastructure company to a future-oriented, competitive retailer of digital services delivered over their networks and the Cloud.
Southern Cross cable ready for Ultra HD video streaming
Posted on 16-Jan-2015 13:14 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network today announced that while 2015 looked to be a year of massive capacity requirements, with the announced arrival plans of internet video streaming providers such as Netflix into Australia and New Zealand, Southern Cross and its resellers were well positioned to meet demand growth.
Commerce Commission decision on copper causes Spark to start price review
Posted on 2-Dec-2014 18:38 News, Broadband
Spark New Zealand said today it was undertaking an urgent review of all broadband and fixed voice customer pricing following the announcement by the Commerce Commission of proposed new wholesale rates that Chorus charges retail service providers, including Spark.
