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Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research
EduTech

Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing

The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers
Unified Communications

Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers

The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live
Unified Communications

First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live

The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live providing 4G wireless broadband and mobile calling services in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback
Chorus

Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback

The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets

Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services
Chorus

Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services

The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020
NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Unified Communications

NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report

New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
The growing need for a dual focus with enterprise connectivity
Unified Communications

The growing need for a dual focus with enterprise connectivity

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for reliable enterprise networks to accommodate remote access, with Chorus offering connectivity solutions for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Hybrid & Remote Work

Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown

New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020

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Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission lays out max revenues for Chorus

The Commerce Commission has revealed its draft decisions on price-quality regulation for Chorus and information disclosure requirements for fibre companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
UoA researchers work with Māori to evaulate online mental health platform
Health Technologies

UoA researchers work with Māori to evaulate online mental health platform

Researchers want to understand what encourages and prevents Māori from using an online platform to support mental health and wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021
ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Chorus

ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus

Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2021
Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Fintech

Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners

Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
Chorus launches Hyperfibre across New Zealand
Chorus

Chorus launches Hyperfibre across New Zealand

Chorus has launched Hyperfibre, the next-gen broadband technology, across New Zealand, offering faster speeds and changing the digital landscape for Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit
Unified Communications

Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit

As the copper withdrawal looms, Chorus is looking at how it can leverage its fibre network to provide new products and services across the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
'Money grabbing, tone deaf' - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases
Chorus

'Money grabbing, tone deaf' - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases

Vocus, Vodafone and 2degrees criticize Chorus for raising wholesale broadband prices amidst a looming economic crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020