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nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission
Unified Communications

nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission

Achieved a stable 5G mmWave transmission of close to 1Gbps at 7.3km, double the distance recorded three months ago, and a new record globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Telecom equipment market returns to growth in 2Q20
Unified Communications

Telecom equipment market returns to growth in 2Q20

According to research by Dell'Oro shows that the global market is finding its feet again with vendor ranking remaining stable.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
Vodafone seeing traffic increasing up to 100% more than February
Unified Communications

Vodafone seeing traffic increasing up to 100% more than February

Vodafone says it has added more capacity and has changed the way it manages voice and data traffic across the network.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband

New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades
Unified Communications

Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades

Vocus boosts its network with additional Hawaiki cable capacity and significant upgrades, enhancing service quality for Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ
Unified Communications

Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ

Gravity and Kacific have inked a 3-year deal to bring competitive satellite broadband to rural New Zealand, powered by the new Kacific1 satellite.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B
Unified Communications

Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B

Global broadband access equipment revenue fell 2% Y/Y in 1Q 2019 to USD $2.9 billion, driven by a decrease in CCAP spending, reports Dell'Oro Group.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
NZ among the world's countries with the fastest internet
Unified Communications

NZ among the world's countries with the fastest internet

The latest data from OECD's broadband portal has found that New Zealand is punching well above its weight in high-speed fibre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
Vodafone and PNSol champion new 'invisble network' broadband project
Unified Communications

Vodafone and PNSol champion new 'invisble network' broadband project

Broadband Forum has launched Broadband QED, a project aimed at enhancing the quality of broadband networks, led by Vodafone and Predictable Network Solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
ComCom releases findings from fibre services study
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
Vertiv to build AU$35 million submarine cable landing station
Unified Communications

Vertiv to build AU$35 million submarine cable landing station

The cable landing station, located in Maroochydore, will help deliver Australia's fastest data connection to Asia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

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A roadmap to better infrastructure
Supply Chain

A roadmap to better infrastructure

Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
Infrastructure Skills Centre offers 'work experience for a lifetime'
Education, Learning & Training

Infrastructure Skills Centre offers 'work experience for a lifetime'

Trainees in Christchurch will get hands-on skills and employer mentoring as the sector tries to fill New Zealand’s infrastructure shortage.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit
Unified Communications

Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit

As the copper withdrawal looms, Chorus is looking at how it can leverage its fibre network to provide new products and services across the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp
Unified Communications

New Zealand's national broadband map gets a revamp

InternetNZ has launched a revamped Broadband Map NZ, offering more accurate data on wireless availability and better tools for comparing internet technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Planning a smart urban property
Smart Cities

Planning a smart urban property

Urban developers face rising pressure to add renewable power, fibre and automation as tenants demand cheaper, smarter services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying
Unified Communications

Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying

Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet
Unified Communications

Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet

Kiwis are overspending by NZD $100m annually for slower internet; switching to Ultra-Fast Broadband could save households between NZD $145 and $471 each year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019