Fibre stories - Page 2

New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the Covid-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.>>

“By 2022, most New Zealanders are expected to have access to fibre at home. That means large parts of the traditional copper phone and broadband network may no longer be needed.">>

The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus’ confidence in Stuff Fibre’s capabilities, particularly in ‘uncertain times’.>>

“Recent events, and being under lockdown, have been truly unprecedented times and it’s not surprising to see that reflected in the way Kiwis have been using their broadband.">>

Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.>>

"The OECD average price has dropped since last year, New Zealand is now more expensive than the international average.”  >>

R&M has announced it has experienced increased sales in 2019, reaching CHF276.7 million, with sites now in the US East Coast and China.>>

Consultation is open on the draft guidance until 28 April 2020, with cross-submissions due by 12 May 2020.>>

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.>>

“The Terabit Territory is a game-changer for Vocus and the Territory, establishing Darwin as a major new gateway for capacity from Asia to other mainland capital cities.">>

Chorus says New Zealanders to be given 59 hours back a year with the connection speed increase.>>

"This year’s winners highlight the growing range of options available to the consumer in the NZ broadband market.”>>

Chorus is considering potentially decommissioning copper lines in places where fibre is available, meaning homes and businesses in these areas would have to move to fibre.>>

Second only to Japan, New Zealanders’ fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.>>

Chorus has announced today that CEO and managing director Kate McKenzie will pack her bags and head to Australia at end of 2019, after three years in a CEO role.>>

We quickly explain the history of Australia's largest privately-owned fibre network operator.>>

After a tough 2018, the telco network equipment vendor is innovating its way into 2019.>>

The INDIGO West cable goes from Singapore to Australia and the INDIGO Central cable from Perth to Sydney.>>

California-based telecommunications company South Valley Internet (SVI) is on a mission to build its first Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network across South Santa Clara County.>>

Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.>>

New Zealand’s broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.>>

Enable, Christchurch's fibre broadband provider, has now connected its 100,000th customer to its network, doubling the number of households and businesses connected to ultra-fast fibre broadband in less than two years.>>

Australian fibre and wholesale service provider OptiComm will work with Juniper networks in order to double the size of OptiComm’s network infrastructure across the country.>>

“The changes we have made following the release of the independent report are already having a positive impact.">>