Media Releases
High speed broadband cabinets switched on in Hawera
Hundreds more Hawera residents will soon be able to benefit from high speed internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus begins switching on new fibre fed cabinets.
Chorus device releases wiring handbrake on broadband speeds
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has developed and patented a device to help New Zealanders access high-speed broadband services without incurring the cost of upgrading most of their home wiring.
Richmond high speed broadband roll-out completed
Hundreds more Richmond residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds in the area. Chorus has deployed 7km of fibre optic cable and installed 15 new fibre fed cabinets to rev up the local network and extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to customers connected to them.
Chorus begins $3.3 million project to rev up broadband in South Taranaki
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has begun a $3.3m project to deploy 55 kilometres of fibre optic cable from Hawera to Opunake via Manaia to rev up broadband speeds in the region.
High speed broadband cabinets switched on in Mosgiel
Hundreds more Mosgiel residents will soon be able to benefit from high speed internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus begins switching on new fibre fed cabinets.
High speed broadband cabinets switched on in Glen Eden
Thousands more Glen Eden residents will soon be able to benefit from high speed internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus begins switching on new fibre fed cabinets.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 10,000 Whanganui residents
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has completed over two thirds of its work to rev-up the broadband network in Whanganui with more than 10,000 residents now able to benefit from high speed internet access.
Orewa, Silverdale and Red Beach high speed broadband roll-out completed
Thousands more Orewa, Silverdale and Red Beach residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds in the area.
Otahuhu high speed broadband roll-out completed
Thousands more Otahuhu residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds in the area.
Hobsonville and West Harbour high speed broadband roll-out completed
Thousands more Hobsonville and West Harbour residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds in the area.
Fibre roll out brings high speed broadband to Army Bay
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has today turned on a new fibre fed broadband cabinet in Army Bay so local residents can now benefit from high speed internet access.
Chorus’ fibre roll-out hits halfway mark
More than 1 million New Zealanders are now within reach of high-speed broadband as Chorus reaches the halfway point in its programme to bring fibre optic cable closer to homes.
Mt Maunganui high speed broadband roll-out completed
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has completed its work to rev-up broadband speeds in Mt Maunganui meaning thousands more local residents can now benefit from faster internet access.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 2,700 Porirua residents
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has begun revving up the broadband network in Porirua with more than 2,700 residents now able to benefit from high speed internet access.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 10,000 Mangere and Papatoetoe residents
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has completed over half its work to rev-up the broadband network in Mangere and Papatoetoe with more than 10,000 residents now able to benefit from high speed internet access.
Timaru 'Ear' gets a new lease of life
From today Timaru residents can appreciate the newly renovated ‘Ear’ sculpture located on the Sophia Street wall of the Timaru telephone exchange.
Henderson high speed broadband roll-out completed
Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has completed its work to rev-up broadband speeds in Henderson meaning thousands more local residents can now benefit from faster internet access.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 7,600 Dunedin residents
Chorus has completed half its work to rev-up Dunedin’s broadband network with residents in St Claire, Andersons Bay, Macandrew Bay, North East Valley and Mornington among the first to benefit. New roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable has been deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus has upgraded 39 roadside cabinets and laid 42kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 7,600 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 3,500 Invercargill residents
Chorus has completed a third of its work to rev-up Invercargill’s broadband network with residents in Gladstone, Avenal, Appleby and Woodend among the first to benefit. New roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable has been deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus has upgraded 20 roadside cabinets and laid 17kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 3,500 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 5100 Nelson residents
Chorus has completed half of its work to rev-up Nelson’s broadband network with residents in Stepneyville, Washington Valley, Nelson South, The Brook, Nelson East and The Wood areas among the first to benefit. The Nelson central telephone exchange area is the first to have new roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus upgraded 29 roadside cabinets and laid 26kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 5100 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 12,000 Hamilton residents
Chorus has completed half its work to rev-up Hamilton's broadband network with residents in Te Rapa, Frankton and Claudelands among the first to benefit. New roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable has been deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus has upgraded 73 roadside cabinets and laid 41kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 12,000 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 7300 Palmerston North residents
Chorus has completed more than a third of its work to rev-up Palmerston North's broadband network with residents in Roslyn, Terrace End and Hokowhitu among the first to benefit. The Palmerston North central telephone exchange area is the first to have new roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus upgraded 37 roadside cabinets and laid 24kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 7300 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 6200 Whangarei residents
Chorus has almost completed its work to rev-up Whangarei's broadband network with only four high speed broadband cabinets left to install in Tikipunga and Onerahi early next year. New roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable has been deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus has upgraded 33 roadside cabinets and laid 20kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 6200 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 14,700 North Shore residents
Chorus has completed about a quarter of its work to rev-up the North Shore's broadband network with residents in Browns Bay, Murrays Bay, Mairangi Bay and Castor Bay the first to benefit. New roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable has been deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus has upgraded 76 roadside cabinets and laid 58kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 14,700 residents across these areas.
Papakura high speed broadband roll-out completed
Chorus has completed the broadband network upgrade in Papakura as part of a nationwide programme to deliver high speed broadband. In July this year Chorus started installing 60 new roadside cabinets and deploying an additional 36kms of fibre optic cable in Papakura, building on the 120kms already in the local network. The work was part of Telecom's commitment to enable the delivery of broadband connections between 10Mbps and 20 Mbps to 80 per cent of New Zealanders by the end of 2011.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 7000 Lower Hutt residents
Chorus has completed half of its work to rev-up Lower Hutt’s broadband network with residents in the Western Hills and Eastbourne the first to benefit. New roadside cabinets and fibre optic cable has been deployed in local streets to bring high speed broadband equipment closer to customers. Chorus has upgraded 44 roadside cabinets and laid 18kms of new fibre optic cable, to extend ADSL2+ broadband speeds to 7000 residents across these areas.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 5600 Timaru residents
Chorus, Telecom's network access business, has completed half of its work to rev-up Timaru’s broadband network with residents in High Field, Kensington, Redruth, Maori Hill, Grantlea and Watlington among the first to benefit.
High speed broadband cabinets switched on in Napier
Chorus, Telecom's network access business, has begun switching on the first of 56 new roadside cabinets being deployed to enhance the broadband network in Napier.
Cabinets rev-up broadband for 19,000 Christchurch residents
Chorus, Telecom's network access business, has completed one-third of its work to rev-up Christchurch’s broadband network with residents in New Brighton, Papanui, Hillmorton Burwood and Beckenham among the first to benefit.
Fast broadband cabinets switched on in Manurewa
Chorus, Telecom's network access business, has begun switching on the first of 76 new roadside cabinets being deployed to enhance the broadband network in Manurewa.
