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Fibre stories

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Maximizing fibre speed and reliability through advanced orchestration and assurance solutions
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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network management
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connectivity
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fibre
The demand for faster connectivity has led to the rise of fibre optics, but challenges remain. Here are the enablers for successful network transformation.
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Hybrid fibre coaxial market to be US$24 billion by 2033: FMI
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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sdn
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broadband
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fibre
Market players overspend on research and development to enhance their product portfolio and collaborate with other businesses.
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ComCom seeks views on revenue limits, service quality standards for Chorus
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on resetting revenue limits for Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecoms infrastructure provider.
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New Zealanders in line for fibre broadband cost hikes
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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broadband
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internet
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fibre
Consumers who remain loyal to their existing broadband providers are paying significantly higher prices compared to those who regularly switch.
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Back on track: Chorus clears nationwide fibre backlogs
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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broadband
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internet
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chorus
Customers hoping to connect to Chorus fibre will no longer face the significant delays experienced in many parts of the country over the past year.
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Why should businesses care about the PSTN/ISDN switch-off?
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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fibre
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business
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communications
Investing in a solution that can support your telecommunication requirements both now and in the future is crucial.
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Superloop covers four key tiers of business with new plans
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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internet
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fibre
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support
Superloop has announced four new product offerings that provide businesses of all sizes with a more flexible range of tailored fibre plans.
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Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI
Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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testing
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fibre
The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.
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Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI
Thu, 18th May 2023
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iot
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facilities management
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lte
The fibre optic test equipment market is to be US$923 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1,779.9 million by 2033, with a 6.8% CAGR.
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Case Study: Optical technologies light the way for agriculture
Mon, 15th May 2023
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fibre
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telecommunications
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case study
Guangxi, China's largest producer of dragon fruit, is using network and agricultural technology to boost income and improve farming.
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Case study: Bringing the digital world to remote Thailand
Mon, 15th May 2023
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fibre
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telecommunications
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case study
A new chapter began for Maetoh as broadband and Wi-Fi networks were connected, giving the village access to the entirety of the internet.
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1 million more homes and businesses eligible for fibre now
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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broadband
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fibre
A million more homes and businesses are now eligible to choose faster and more reliable broadband as Australia's full fibre rollout continues.
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Gigaclear appoints Clancy for fibre broadband roll-out
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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broadband
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fibre
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clancy
Clancy will manage the installation from Gigaclear's telecoms exchange to customer premises, delivering new connections to households across the county.
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Chorus sees spike in business demand for faster fibre connections
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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broadband
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chorus
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fibre
Businesses are spending more on super fast, commercial grade, fibre network connections as more of their operations move online.
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Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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internet
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fibre
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connectivity
Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.
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ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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broadband
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internet
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.
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NZIER and Chorus find economic potential in rural connectivity
Tue, 15th Nov 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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chorus
Closing rural-urban digital divide in New Zealand could bring economic benefits of NZD$16.5bn over 10 years, says NZIER report commissioned by Chorus.
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Superloop completes acquisition of smart building provider
Tue, 1st Nov 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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fibre
Superloop has completed its acquisition of VostroNet, an infrastructure owner and internet provider with customers such as Queensland University of Technology.
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How Assurity took the headaches out of Enable’s ERP upgrade testing
Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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microsoft
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network management
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erp
Christchurch-based Enable has enlisted Assurity Consulting to provide automated testing services, reducing upgrade costs and saving time for its ERP software.
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Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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broadband
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contact centre
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5g
Vodafone NZ has announced a significant rebrand, with the company announcing it is changing its name to One New Zealand in early 2023.
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Chorus posts $959 million 2022 revenue for fibre broadband
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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broadband
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chorus
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Chorus' fibre broadband demand fuels revenue growth of $959m, exceeding its goal of one million fibre connections by December.
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Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering
Mon, 1st Aug 2022
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fibre
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orcon
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connectivity
Orcon has today launched the next generation of fibre speeds in Christchurch, bringing its Hyperfibre offering to the city.
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Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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undersea cables
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cable
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southern cross cable
New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.
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Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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broadband
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.