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Telecom to split for UFB

Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011

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UFB partners announced

The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2011

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Govt broadband plans miss out 100,000 students

Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011

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Telecom exec team cut to 8

Telecom trims exec team to 8, Rod Snodgrass named Chief Product Officer, as firm adapts its leadership structure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011

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Rural broadband gets the green light

Telecom and Vodafone have finalised a deal to provide high speed broadband to rural New Zealand, exceeding government objectives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011

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Telecom submits final UFB proposal - promises change

Telecom offers Crown Fibre a bid for its broadband initiative, restructures and plans to create a new company, Chorus.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011

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Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell

The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011

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Latest Christchurch communications updates

NZ telcos issue fresh updates in Christchurch, focusing on restoring services and supporting the community amidst changing situations.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

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Fibre Watch: Will Chorus 2 be government-owned?

It could be a case of back to the future as the government leaves the door open to taking a stake in Telecom's UFB business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

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Govt could buy back Telecom shares

Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011

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UFB: Government confirms three more cities - Updated

Christchurch, Rangiora and Dunedin join the queue as Telecom gets its first look in. First fibre goes to ground this week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010

Unified Communications

'Frenemies' unite for rural

Telecom and Vodafone join forces to transform rural New Zealand's broadband, offering a unified solution to bridge the digital divide.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

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We're ready to collaborate

While not a UFB bidder, TelstraClear, like all telcos, will nevertheless be impacted by the roll out of a new fibre network.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010

Chorus

Minister approves variation of Telecom separation

Minister Joyce approves Telecom's revised separation plan, aiming to benefit consumers and align with the Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2010

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Telecom stops the rot

CEO Paul Reynolds says he halted the significant earnings decline of the previous two years with latest financial results.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2010

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Preparing for a fibre future

Telecom NZ readies for the fibre era, poised to shape a digital future with over 25,000km of fibre, aligning with government's Ultra Fast Broadband plans.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010

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88 UCLL backhaul links 'are competitive'

Commerce Commission finds 88 UCLL backhaul links competitive, boosting alternatives to Telecom's network in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

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UFB: Telecom focused on the remainder of NZ

Telecom aims to cover the rest of New Zealand after missing out on two UFB regions. CEO Paul Reynolds stresses the importance of a Chorus split.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2010

Government

Telecom under ComCom investigation

ComCom probes Telecom for alleged unfair practices, probing if Telecom Wholesale favoured its retail arm. Final findings due by March end.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010

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Telecom split confirmed - Chorus2 coming

Telecom submits refined broadband plan to NZ govt based on demerger, aiming for fibre availability to 75% by 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2010