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BW Digital completes acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital completes acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable

BW Digital has completed its full acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable, with all applicable regulatory filings and approvals now received.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave
Network Infrastructure

Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave

Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
NeoPhotonics tech demonstration proves enhanced data center capabilities
Network Infrastructure

NeoPhotonics tech demonstration proves enhanced data center capabilities

NeoPhotonics has announced new technology components set to enhance data center and telecom networks by providing better operational support.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries
Unified Communications

DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries

High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband
Unified Communications

Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband

Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research
EduTech

Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries
Unified Communications

High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

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ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia
Unified Communications

ComCom finds NZ broadband compares well with Australia

A new report published by the Commerce Commission has found New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) compares well to Australia's National Broadband Network.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband
Unified Communications

Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband

Chorus and Nokia have announced the successful demonstration of 25 gigabit per second fibre (Gbps) broadband technology at the Chorus Fibre Lab in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Telstra enters into new RSP agreement with Opticomm
Unified Communications

Telstra enters into new RSP agreement with Opticomm

Telstra has entered into an RSP agreement with Opticomm (A Uniti Group Limited subsidiary) to provide network fibre services to customers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case
Unified Communications

ComCom appeals $2.25 million fine in Vodafone FibreX case

The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal in the High Court against a $2.25 million fine imposed on Vodafone NZ for its offending under the Fair Trading Act.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms
Network Infrastructure

Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms

Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
Chorus appoints Programmed as new caretaker for NZ sites
Management

Chorus appoints Programmed as new caretaker for NZ sites

Programmed wins multi-million dollar contract to maintain Chorus' property portfolio in New Zealand, creating over 100 jobs.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Unified Communications

Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications

New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March
Cloud Services

Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March

Copper cabinets are soon to be a thing of the past for many Kiwis, with Chorus announcing it will switch off its first copper cabinets in mid-March.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Vodafone New Zealand completes Australasian telco first
Unified Communications

Vodafone New Zealand completes Australasian telco first

Vodafone has expanded its partnership with FiberSense to Wellington, and is the first company in NZ to utilise existing underground fibre cables.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island
Network Infrastructure

UCG secures Chorus contracts for fibre & network infrastructure across North Island

UCG secures infrastructure contracts with Chorus for Auckland and the entire North Island, spanning network services, maintenance, and fibre provisioning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022