Fibre roll out delayed?

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#270129 24-Apr-2020 20:48

HI all

The fibre lay out was getting started about 5/6 weeks ago in my area, they have partially laied the thick green cable down the main access road to my subdivision... Then Covid Lock down level 4 hit. Now there are just big green coils laying beside the road. Does anyone know if at level 3 they will resume the roll out?

I've been waiting nearly 8 years for the roll out so not in a rush, just curious.

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#2470563 24-Apr-2020 20:55

Which LFC? They probably have some Covid Level 3 updates on their web site.

They will be allowed to continue to work, following procedures, but ultimately it's up to the LFC and the contractors/employees

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#2470573 24-Apr-2020 21:10

Hi, the Vans were branded Chorus ( I am in Taupo). All I have had so far was a generic email saying "there has been a delay in laying fibre outside of your boundary"

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#2470575 24-Apr-2020 21:22

You might have to ask Chorus -

www.facebook.com/Chorusnz

www.twitter.com/ChorusNZ

@Chorusnz (not sure if they will reply here anytime soon)

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#2471473 26-Apr-2020 11:13

@waitingforfiber:

Does anyone know if at level 3 they will resume the roll out?

Yes. Just received a press release and posted here.

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#2471714 26-Apr-2020 18:58

waitingforfiber:

Hi, the Vans were branded Chorus ( I am in Taupo). All I have had so far was a generic email saying "there has been a delay in laying fibre outside of your boundary"

I wonder if it is Unison Fibre? As I know they did a lot of over-build in some areas already providing Chorus Fibre in Taupo.

https://www.unison.co.nz/tell-me-about/fibre/fibre-address-checker

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#2472621 28-Apr-2020 10:25

freitasm:
@waitingforfiber:

Does anyone know if at level 3 they will resume the roll out?

Yes. Just received a press release and posted here.

Thank you.