Broadband
Chorus responds to shoddy installation claims
Exposed and unsightly cables on his East Auckland property have caused Joe Thornley to complain to Chorus about shoddy installation of ultra fast broadband. Chorus Chief Executive Mark Ratcliffe… Audio
Brains could turn 'zombie town' Whanganui around
Once labelled a "zombie town", Whanganui has been shortlisted for a world's smartest community award for embracing the digital economy.
Chorus fronts up on UFB rollout, and "non standard" connections
Mark Ratcliffe is the Chief Executive of Chorus, which is one of four companies contracted by Crown Fibre Holdings to roll out the fibre network. Chorus is covering most of the country, including… Audio
Work to start on trans-Tasman broadband cable
A new trans-Tasman broadband cable will hugely improve New Zealand's connection to the rest of the world, a tech commentator says. Audio
New broadband cable boosts Asia links
A broadband cable to Australia to be laid this month will combat a projected 1100 percent increase in New Zealand internet traffic.
Fund running dry for non standard residential UFB connections
20 percent of the country so far has taken up Ultra Fast Broadband as the roll out continues, but there are fears that some of those at the end of the schedule may have to pay for the fibre to be… Audio
Consumers set to pay more for broadband internet
The Commerce Commission has raised how much Chorus can charge internet service providers to connect to its network, which is likely to be passed on. Audio
High prices on the cards for broadband users
Households and businesses face higher charges for broadband and phone landlines because today the Commerce Commission lifted the price Chorus can charge other companies to use its copper cables Audio
Spark says Commerce Commission a negative for customers
The digital and telecommunications provider, Spark, says the Commerce Commission's decision is the worst possible Christmas present for New Zealand consumers and businesses -- and could hit its bottom… Audio
Commerce Commission confirms Chorus copper lines price
The Commerce Commission has raised the price that Chorus can charge internet service providers to connect to its network. Audio
Spark to spend $14m on broadband in rural Canterbury
Spark has announced it is going to spend $14 million fast-tracking the roll-out of fast broadband in rural Canterbury. The work installing the 4G network was going to take three...
Gigatown Dunedin promising more visible signs after slow start
The leaders of Dunedin's Gigatown project say the project is about to hit its stride after criticism of its slow start. Audio
First Gigatown says Dunedin should take pride in its fast fibre
Those leading the world's first Gigatown project say Dunedin should be proud of what its achieved. Audio
Tech news
Tech news with Peter Griffin: job losses at Twitter and how video on demand could be the reason that illegal downloading is declining in Australia. Audio
Broadband targets crucial to wellbeing of rural NZ
New internet broadband targets announced by the government will help bring rural communities into the 21st Century, the Rural Health Alliance says.
School hooks up neighbours with UFB
An isolated kura on the East Coast of the North Island is to share its ultra-fast broadband with the community at a reduced cost.
Review of NZ's telecommunications launched
A review of New Zealand's telecommunications will look at wholesale prices for fixed line services and the regulation of mobile phones and the radio spectrum.
Cheaper copper wire price hits Chorus profit
Chorus's full-year profit has been hit due to cheaper mandated copper wire prices.
How fast is New Zealand's internet?
An interactive map released today aims to help New Zealanders check their internet speed and figure out whether they can upgrade it.
Govt needs to do more - Maori IT experts critical
Māori IT experts are warning about a digital divide in New Zealand. The Government is spending two billion dollars on improving broadband internet access throughout New Zealand, but tangata whenua say… Audio
