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  • Whangarei to get regional broadband - Adieu "Fraudband"

    Ernie Newman

    "Fraudband." That's the description TUANZ Board member and Enterpriose Northland representative Jane Hindle used yesterday to desribe creaky DSL services.I love it and wish I'd thought of it first.This interview on National Radio last night tells the full story. TelstraClear along with lines company Northpower is partnering... >> more

    Categories: Fixed line carriers | Innovation | ISPs | Light relief | Vendors

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  • $1.5 BILLION FOR FIBRE - National ups the ante!

    Ernie Newman

    A National government will commit $1.5 billion over six years to bring fibre to almost every home and premise in New Zealand, supported by wireless and satellite technologies. That's what leader John Key pledged today, speaking to a special lunch meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.Tellingly, his entire speech was... >> more

    Categories: Education | Events | Fixed line carriers | Innovation | ISPs | Regulatory | TUANZ policy | Vendors | Wireless carriers

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  • Customer transfer - example of awful service!

    Ernie Newman

    Like the proverbial builder's house, TUANZ Board member Jane Hindle has never bothered to get around to sorting out a better deal on her own communications package.  The recent increase from Telecom was the final catalyst to do some analysis and get her own house in order.  The results are far from encouraging.   Jane... >> more

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