Broadband stories - Page 16
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
8 ‘challenger’ telcos make calls to shake up the big 3’s market share
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.
Getting ahead of the NBN special services switch-off
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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NBN's planned switch-off of 200,000 copper-based business services is set for November 12, yet many Australian businesses remain unprepared for the disruption.
Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
Amazon: A digital wake-up call for Australian retail
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Amazon's arrival in Australia should be a wake-up call for struggling retailers, highlighting their need to modernise and embrace new technology.
NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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NBN CEO Bill Morrow will step down by year-end after leading the organisation for nearly five years, saying it's the right time to move on.
NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.
Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.
Chorus posts profit, trims staff - will invest in infrastructure, CX
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Chorus nets $47m in profit. CEO says company will continue to improve customer experience and invest in infrastructure across NZ.
SA Labor promises $35 million Adelaide internet investment if re-elected
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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South Australian Labor Government promises Australia's fastest internet if re-elected, investing $35m in new infrastructure.
NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are ‘ready to connect’ and a total of 7.1 million premises are ‘ready for service’.
Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.
NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.
NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN’s ‘Enterprise Ethernet’ product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
TrueNet will end broadband testing after losing ComCom bid
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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TrueNet, the New Zealand broadband monitoring company, will cease testing after losing bid to Commerce Commission.
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Polycom’s Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.