Big dig to start by year's end
As Crown Fibre Holdings weighs up 14 short-listed bids for a share of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network, it said yesterday it was ready to negotiate with contenders in three regions.
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Telecom shares fall on bad Govt broadband news
Telecom shares fell 6 per cent after it missed out on being named for priority talks in the Government's $1.5b ultra-fast broadband plan.
Regional broadband gets nod over Telecom's national plan
Crown Fibre Holdings has prioritised three regional deals in its short list for the government funded roll-out of an ultra-fast broadband network.
<i>Chris Barton</i>: Copper and fibre bandwidth gulf is gargantuan
The battle to win $1.8b of government money now features in TV advertisements - although I imagine many watching them will be left scratching their heads.
SkyCity fire alert cuts Vodafone broadband
Vodafone internet users were cut off this afternoon after a power surge caused smoke to billow from a room at Auckland's SkyCity.
<i>Simon Hendery:</i> Fast-changing demands test telco sector
Simon Hendery writes that more network traffic won't mean more income for major phone providers.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Net needs to go on a diet, say power-savers
Pressure on electricity supplies will grow unless a way is found to control telecommunications' energy appetite.
<i>Chris Barton:</i> New Zealand's broadband: Bring it on at the speed of light
Anyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.
Strength in telco networking numbers
When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.
Divvying up the digital infrastructure
The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.
Smart cities attract smart people
Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.
<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolio
Bill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.
How fibre will fuel farm of the future
Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.
TelstraClear no competition for Telecom in backhaul, says regulator
The Commerce Commission says TelstraClear provides no meaningful competition for Telecom in the wholesale backhaul market.
<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Broadband plan raises uneasy questions
Will this be a conspiracy against the consumer?
2degrees launches 3G network
New Zealand's newest telco has today unveiled details of its 3G network as it celebrates its first year in the market.
Telecom confirms plans to split
Telecom will propose separating into two separate companies to take part in the Government's ultra-fast broadband project.