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Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020
Unified Communications

Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Chorus hits back at fault claims: Our network isn't old
Unified Communications

Chorus hits back at fault claims: Our network isn't old

Chorus responds to reports of weather-related faults causing internet issues in New Zealand, as Spark blames Chorus for spike in faults.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Spark blames Chorus as wild weather wreaks havoc
Unified Communications

Spark blames Chorus as wild weather wreaks havoc

Severe weather and Chorus network faults cause havoc for Spark users, leading to a significant surge in landline problems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016
Rotorua UFB rollout complete: 31 schools now faster than ever
Unified Communications

Rotorua UFB rollout complete: 31 schools now faster than ever

Chorus announces UFB rollout is complete in Rotorua, bringing the service to almost 27,000 schools, businesses, health services and residents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative
Unified Communications

Rural schools now have full access to completed Rural Broadband Initiative

Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings
Unified Communications

Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings

Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
All clear: Vodafone, Spark lines good to go following ChCh quake
Unified Communications

All clear: Vodafone, Spark lines good to go following ChCh quake

New Zealand's main telco companies scrambled yesterday to ensure network coverage was maintained following the earthquake in Christchurch yesterday.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
UFB build complete in Masterton
Unified Communications

UFB build complete in Masterton

Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding
Unified Communications

Cloud-based start ups see success in round two of Gig-Start funding

Dunedin's Gig-Start Fund propels cloud-based innovators, with three startups winning $20,000 each in a fierce 'Dragons Den' battle.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015

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Chorus stories

Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network
Unified Communications

Chorus brings gigabit fibre coverage to entire UFB network

Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
Unified Communications

Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Chorus CEO to step down
Unified Communications

Chorus CEO to step down

Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand
Unified Communications

Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand

Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Kiwis data hungry, finds Chorus
Unified Communications

Kiwis data hungry, finds Chorus

Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for internet data, with the amount of data being consumed by New Zealand growing almost 100% a month since 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Adams celebrates RBI completion, acknowledges Chorus
Unified Communications

Adams celebrates RBI completion, acknowledges Chorus

The Rural Broadband Initiative build has come to an end, with Chorus' role in the $234 million dollar initiative being praised.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure
Unified Communications

Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure

Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.

By Aaron Olphert • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Chorus pushing away business with security review
Gaming

Chorus pushing away business with security review

I had heard some rumblings about Chorus reviewing its financial security arrangements, asking for double the usual amount - today they did just that.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2016
Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits
Unified Communications

Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits

Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016