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Sell, Sell, Sell…Chorus shares?
Chorus

Sell, Sell, Sell…Chorus shares?

Analysts Deutsche Bank have slapped a sell rating on the telco network owner, citing too much regulatory risk. Should shareholders cash in?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Chorus cuts copper pricing
Unified Communications

Chorus cuts copper pricing

Chorus introduces competitive pricing for VDSL broadband, expanding faster internet access as a bridge to the fibre future across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Chorus lifts broadband connections as fixed lines edge down
Unified Communications

Chorus lifts broadband connections as fixed lines edge down

Chorus boosts broadband to 1.09M as fixed lines dip, amidst dispute over UBA pricing. Shares up despite challenges in fibre growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2013
Chorus signs UFB build contracts
Unified Communications

Chorus signs UFB build contracts

Chorus partners with Visionstream and Downer in $1bn deals to build NZ's ultrafast broadband, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Teleco Commissioner continues with UBA pricing review
Government

Teleco Commissioner continues with UBA pricing review

Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale will press ahead with a review of wholesale broadband pricing on Chorus's ageing copper lines.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2013
The Duct of Wellington
Digital Transformation

The Duct of Wellington

Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns
Unified Communications

Chorus GM in charge of UFB, RBI rollout resigns

Chorus' executive in charge of building its tax-payer funded broadband programmes will leave the telecommunications network operator at the end April.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013
Copper lines regulation pits fibre investors against consumers
Chorus

Copper lines regulation pits fibre investors against consumers

The Commerce Commission's draft on copper line pricing sets investors against consumers, stirring a debate on fibre vs copper broadband access.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013
Telecom CFO resigns
Chorus

Telecom CFO resigns

After 11 years at Telecom, CFO Nick Olson resigns to join Fletcher Building; the company will start recruiting a successor in the New Year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?
Unified Communications

Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?

Amy Adams faces backlash for prioritising Chorus and telcos over consumer savings, sparking a debate over government priorities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Key's Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis
Unified Communications

Key's Commerce Commission threat cheats Kiwis

John Key's threat to overrule NZ's Commerce Commission could raise broadband bills by $12 monthly, Labour claims, criticising political interference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
Chorus comfy but consumers lose out
Chorus

Chorus comfy but consumers lose out

NZ consumers sidelined as Chorus benefits from Commerce Commission's pricing decision, says Labour's Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012

Global Stories

Chorus stories

NZ mobile data demand doubles
Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Telecom launches next generation broadband
Unified Communications

Telecom launches next generation broadband

After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2013
Telecom set for UFB network launch?
Unified Communications

Telecom set for UFB network launch?

Telecom hints at a UFB network debut on March 28, aiming to stir competition in Chorus areas. Plans were teased by CEO last August.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
Unified Communications

Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation

Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Firewalls

New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
Chatham Islands set for telco boost
Unified Communications

Chatham Islands set for telco boost

Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013