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Connectivity in Tonga restored by SES following fibre outage

Connectivity restored in Tonga by SES after cable cut. Digicel leverages SES's C-band beams to quickly bring mobile networks and broadband back online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019

Unified Communications

Fibre uptake continues to grow in Christchurch

Across Enable's network, there are now 12 towns and suburbs where over 60% of homes and businesses are enjoying fibre broadband.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019

Network Speed

Why the optical transport equipment market is on the rise

The optical transport equipment market is set to near USD $80 billion in five years, driven by demand for higher wavelength speeds, predicts Dell'Oro Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

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

Network Infrastructure

Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper

The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Radio

TeamTalk sets sights on CityLink fibre optic upgrade

TeamTalk has big plans to put its latest $8.7 million capital raise to work, starting with an upgrade of CityLink's Wellington fibre optic network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Hyperscale

Data centres “must leverage high-density fibre management systems”

Michael Zammit says it's crucial to implement future-proof connectivity solutions now to reduce outages and avoid unnecessary costs down the road.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018

Unified Communications

Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Stuff Fibre promises to double internet speed for its users

In a game-changing move, Stuff Fibre promises Christchurch residents double internet speeds to 200 Mbps at no extra cost, thanks to Enable's network upgrade.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link

Taitokerau Fibre Networks is 80% owned by three Iwi of Te Taitokerau (Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua and Whaingaroa).

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Unified Communications

NBN reports healthy growth figures on the back of service initiatives

NBN reports a 112% revenue increase for Q3, hitting AUD $1.4 billion, thanks to service initiatives, with active connections up by 1.7 million year-over-year.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Datacom

Datacom to move around the corner for the sake of 10Gb fibre

Datacom relocates its Adelaide office to Franklin Street in July to benefit from the city's Ten Gigabit fibre-optic network, enhancing connectivity and growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study

The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Vodafone

Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges

Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018