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Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Unified Communications

Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal

Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching
Chorus

Chorus says regulator understates network pricing costs such as trenching

Chorus has made a further submission to the Commerce Commission ahead of the final determination on pricing of its copper network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
2degrees says Kiwis paying too much for mobile, yet won't make the switch
Unified Communications

2degrees says Kiwis paying too much for mobile, yet won't make the switch

Kiwis overpaying for mobile plans; 2degrees reveals millions in potential savings, yet customer loyalty prevails.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, English says
Government

Govt wants to limit UFB involvement, English says

Government fears prolonged involvement in New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband network could distort its value, says Finance Minister Bill English.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI
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Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI

Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Unified Communications

Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?

As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles
Unified Communications

Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles

Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'
Unified Communications

Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'

As demand for fibre becomes mainstream, the Chorus UFB programme has moved into the next phase, according to an update from Chorus,.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?
Unified Communications

Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?

Chorus's UFB completion celebrations overshadow missing strategy for partner engagement and end-user uptake in regions like Taupo.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
Taupo gets head start as Chorus completes UFB network
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Taupo gets head start as Chorus completes UFB network

Taupo blazes a trail in digital connectivity, being the North Island's first to complete Chorus' high-speed UFB fibre network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays
Chorus

Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays

Acting in haste in ComCom's wholesale broadband pricing decision could leave 'the rabbit in charge of the carrot patch'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers
Chorus

Regulator to review UBA standard that sets price for Chorus retail customers

The Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies that.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Change at top as Chorus chair steps down
Unified Communications

Change at top as Chorus chair steps down

Sue Sheldon resigns as Chorus chair, marking an end to her pivotal leadership during the firm's major telecom industry challenges.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Sue Sheldon steps down as Chorus chair, Hartley to be acting chair
Unified Communications

Sue Sheldon steps down as Chorus chair, Hartley to be acting chair

Sue Sheldon is standing down as chair of Chorus at the end of the month and the role will be filled by Jon Hartley on an interim basis.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

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Alcatel-Lucent signs new Chorus deal, opens NOC and eyes Kiwi growth
Chorus

Alcatel-Lucent signs new Chorus deal, opens NOC and eyes Kiwi growth

Alcatel-Lucent is eyeing up a bigger chunk of the NZ outsourced network operations market after signing a new deal with Chorus and opening a Kiwi NOC.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Unified Communications

Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston

New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015
Chorus launches programme for Kiwi students
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Chorus launches programme for Kiwi students

Chorus' new Schools Gateway Programme sees the telco teaming up with secondary schools to introduce Kiwi students to the world of telecommunications.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Blenheim joins the 'UFB complete' list
Unified Communications

Blenheim joins the 'UFB complete' list

Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015