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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.
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New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
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Govt makes law changes to simplify Ultra Fast Broadband rollout

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Shared property and apartment dwellers will find it easier to connect to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in light of new changes made to the UFB rollout.
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The huge digital divide: 68% of Asia-Pacific residents still not connected to net

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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The huge extent of the global digital divide has been uncovered, showing that 57% of the world's urban population are unconnected to the internet.
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Rotorua UFB rollout complete: 31 schools now faster than ever

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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Chorus announces UFB rollout is complete in Rotorua, bringing the service to almost 27,000 schools, businesses, health services and residents.
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Spark network provides new IoT wireless solution for farmers

Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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Increasingly, technology is having a bigger part to play in one or our country's biggest earning industries - and for good reason.
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Cambium Networks announces new wireless broadband platform

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Next-gen of ePMP platform enables wireless internet service providers to provide wireless broadband connectivity in areas with high interference.
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Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.
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Adams marks rural broadband completion

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Phase 1 of New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative is complete, with 154 new cell towers built ahead of schedule.
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74% of Asia Pacific business flyers want in-flight internet

Wed, 25th May 2016
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90% of passengers want access to reliable in-flight internet. 74% of business flyers will spend more to use it, a survey by Inmarsat and GfK says.
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Geeks on Wheels lands in Dunedin

Tue, 24th May 2016
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Geeks on Wheels has launched in Dunedin in response to increased demand in the area following the rollout of UFB.
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Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage

Mon, 16th May 2016
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Spark brings 4G to Taranaki, improving mobile coverage for residents and visitors, including access to Rural Wireless Broadband.
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Case study: How did Ultrafast Fibre solve their communication issues?

Fri, 13th May 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre were trying to operate in a highly-competitive environment using a legacy phone system from the late 1990s - here's how they fixed it.
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How do NZ's SMEs really feel about cyber security, connectivity and more?

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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NZ SMEs grow wary of cyber threats, with 70% voicing concerns over security—up 10% in six months—MYOB survey discloses a shift toward digital savviness.
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Rolleston leading the pack in UFB adoption

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Rolleston sets the pace with over 50% Ultra-Fast Broadband uptake, outstripping national average and embodying 'town of the future' vision.
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New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.
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Fibre unbundling will unlock full potential of UFB, says Vodafone

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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Vodafone is welcoming confirmation from the Government that the promise to open fibre networks to increased competition will remain.
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Robotics, broadband, 3D printing: NZPI looks at how tech is changing our cities

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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The benefits of technology and major planning issues are under discussion at the NZPI annual conference in Dunedin this week. #NewZealand.
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NZ Government gets behind digital tech with new telco laws

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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New Zealand government unveils plans for new regulation of broadband and phone services to keep up with digital transformation.
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ACCC examines competition implications of Telstra NBN involvement

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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The ACCC is looking at proposals from NBN and Telstra to address concerns around the competition implications of Telstra's involvement in the rollout.
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Hamilton's $85 million UFB build comes to an end

Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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Hamilton's major £85m UFB project concludes, weaving cutting-edge broadband across 63,000 premises, expediting local digital connectivity.