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Record-breaking data usage over school holidays
Unified Communications

Record-breaking data usage over school holidays

Rather than pulling their hair out thinking of potential activities, it would appear Kiwi parents are turning to the internet to entertain their little ones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network
Chorus

Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network

Chorus has achieved an average monthly connection speed of 100Mbps across its network, a ten-fold increase in eight years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
ComCom releases findings from fibre services study
Unified Communications

ComCom releases findings from fibre services study

The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018
ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight
Unified Communications

ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight

The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete
Unified Communications

Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

How Chorus aims to create a fair supply chain
Supply Chain

How Chorus aims to create a fair supply chain

Chorus, Visionstream, and UCG commit to a fair supply chain after an independent review revealed multiple employment law breaches among subcontractors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying
Unified Communications

Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying

Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup
Unified Communications

Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup

Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service
Unified Communications

Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service

Chorus is set to trial its first 10Gbps residential and SME fibre broadband service in New Zealand, with up to 30 customers initially taking part.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Chorus fibre roll out picks up pace
Unified Communications

Chorus fibre roll out picks up pace

Chorus accelerates fibre installations, completing 50% within a day, boosting customer satisfaction to 7.8/10 and streamlining the process for Kiwis.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
Chorus reckons Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for data
Gaming

Chorus reckons Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for data

New Zealanders' thirst for data hit new highs in 2018, with Fortnite releases driving record peaks on Chorus' network, reaching up to 1.775Tbps.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
How Nokia and Chorus aim to enhance broadband access for Kiwis
Unified Communications

How Nokia and Chorus aim to enhance broadband access for Kiwis

Chorus has deployed Nokia's VDSL2 vectoring technology to deliver improved broadband access to users across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection
Unified Communications

97% of Chorus subcontractors fail employment standards inspection

73 of 75 inspected subcontractors found to be in breach of minimum employment standards, which could have ramifications across the channel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Kiwis embrace age-diverse workforces, but communication needs work
Digital Transformation

Kiwis embrace age-diverse workforces, but communication needs work

New Zealand businesses may benefit from a workforce of 55+ year olds, as research suggests age diversity improves innovation and customer relations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Chorus to expand Wi-Fi trials following Christchurch success
Unified Communications

Chorus to expand Wi-Fi trials following Christchurch success

Chorus and N4L announced they are expanding a trial that uses Chorus network infrastructure to bring free internet into the homes of students.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye
Unified Communications

Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye

Chorus reshuffles executive team, sees Nick Woodward leave as Ed Hyde joins as chief customer officer. #Chorus #executiveteam #telecoms.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus
Unified Communications

Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm
Unified Communications

Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm

Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018