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With the COVID-19 lockdown placing even greater emphasis on the need for reliable internet networks, a former All Black is working to keep New Zealand’s rural folk connected.

Published in Management
Thursday, 14 May 2020 09:42

Farmers backing broadband upgrade

Farmers are calling for an improvement of the rural broadband network.

Published in General News
Friday, 01 May 2020 10:22

Rural broadband funding welcomed

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it is pleased to hear the Government’s announcement of new funding for improved rural broadband.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 10:17

Rural broadband upgrade

The Government will spend $15 million to improve rural broadband.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 08:55

COVID-19: Rural broadband customers stiffed?

All three big telcos – Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees – are offering 24/7 unlimited data for urban broadband users in response to the COVID-19 lockdown forcing people to stay at home.

Published in General News
Friday, 08 February 2019 11:17

Pressure to remain on rural connectivity

Rural Women NZ (RWNZ) is keeping up the pressure over rural broadband and mobile coverage despite recent Government announcements.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 14:55

Rural broadband increase welcomed – more needed

An announcement of increased rural broadband and mobile coverage has been welcomed by the sector organisations, but they say more is needed.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 14:55

Rural broadband fast-track welcomed

The acceleration of two rural communications initiatives announced by Government last week is good news, but more is needed, says the Telecommunications Users Association of NZ (TUANZ).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 27 March 2018 11:55

Internet woes

Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran was scheduled to meet with Federated Farmers last week to discuss the rollout of rural broadband.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 April 2017 07:55

Faster internet speed

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
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