Displaying items by tag: RURAL BROADBAND INITIATIVE

Tuesday, 04 April 2017 07:55

Faster internet speed

Rural internet suppliers are now matching ADSL and VDSL in urban areas.

Rural internet suppliers have improved their time-of-day (TOD) performance over the last 12 months, now matching ADSL and VDSL in urban areas.

Published in General News

Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:55

Getting more out of the RBI rollout

The first phase of the government's rural broadband initiative is now complete.

The first phase of the government's rural broadband initiative (RBI) is now complete.

Published in Agribusiness

Wednesday, 02 December 2015 12:51

Online companies enjoy a head start

While 23% of New Zealand's businesses are rural-based, there are still many without good access to the internet.

Companies which have high internet usage are currently 4 years ahead, 6% more productive and generate 20% more revenue compared with an average firm.

Published in General News

Friday, 20 November 2015 09:32

More uptake of rural broadband

So far there is a 35.6% uptake across the RBI network.

All rural hospitals are now able to connect to rural broadband and the Government aims to reach all schools and 90% of businesses by the end of the year, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.

Published in General News

Thursday, 12 November 2015 12:55

Broadband rollout to rural hospitals complete

All rural public hospitals and integrated family health centres now have access to high speed broadband, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications Minister Amy Adams.

Published in General News