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Clare Curran: plans for our digital future
The new minister of broadcasting, communications and digital media has done nine years of what she describes as her digital apprenticeship. This week in Clare Curran's speech at NetHui she outlined… Audio
Nooks and crannies of NZ getting super-fast Internet
Super fast internet access is coming to the outer edges of New Zealand. The mayors of Whangarei and Winton say it's a big step forward for their communities. Audio
UFB may not necessarily help business productivity
Businesses are getting little if any productivity gain from ultra-fast broadband according to a study by economic research group Motu. Audio
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
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
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
Staff shortages likely to hamper ultra fast broadband rollout
Staff shortages look likely to hamper the Government's flagship ultra fast broadband rollout. Audio
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.
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.
Why did a Government agency stop battery backups?
Why did a Government agency stop battery backups - essential in power outages - being offered on ultra fast broadband contracts? Audio
Government proposes to make it easier for UFB roll-out
The telecommunications industry is welcoming a government push to speed up the installation of ultra-fast broadband. Audio
Govt mulls law tweak to boost UFB roll-out
The government is considering a tweak of property laws to speed up the roll-out of Ultra Fast Broadband. Audio
PM confirms extension of rural broadband rollout.
The government says Northland towns like Kaikohe could be next in line for high speed internet, with the extension of its ultra-fast broadband programme. Audio
Chorus says NZ lacks the right incentives for fibre uptake
Chorus says New Zealand lacks the right incentives to encourage consumers to sign up for ultra fast broadband. Audio
Critics: Gigatown competition a waste of money
There is trouble in Gigatown, with critics saying the Chorus ultra-fast broadband competition is a waste of money and is stealing copyright. Audio