Chorus products
For the first time ever, independent phone and Internet service providers have equal access to Telecom's local access network (the local loop) that was previously available exclusively to Telecom. This creates a huge opportunity to develop new and better telecommunication services for all New Zealanders.
With a connection directly to their own customers' lines, these telecommunications service providers (called ‘Access Seekers') can now develop and sell their own broadband or other services. They can make products that their customers demand, offering real choice and competition in the market.
Fair and equal access for everyone
Chorus provides access to the local loop through seven core relevant services, six of which are regulated. Individually, these services are important. When used together they create a huge opportunity for all Access Seekers.
The price for each service has been set by the government after consultation with the industry and is the same for everyone.
- Unbundled Copper Local Loop (UCLL)
This gives access to existing network equipment and copper lines at an exchange. It provides a direct connection between Access Seekers and their end user consumer or business customers. More - UCLL Co-location
This gives Access Seekers the option to place their network equipment in our exchange making it easier to manage their services. More - UCLL Backhaul
This gives access to connections between the handover point in the Chorus local exchange and the Access Seekers nearest point of interconnect. In effect, providing the backbone for an independent network. More - Unbundled Copper Local Sub-loop (SLU)
This gives access to existing network equipment and copper lines at a distribution cabinet. It provides a direct connection between Access Seekers and their end user consumer or business customers. More - Sub-loop Co-location
This gives Access Seekers the option to place their own network equipment in our distribution cabinet making it easier to manage their services. More - Sub-loop Backhaul
This gives access to connections between the handover point in the Chorus distribution cabinet and local exchange. In effect, providing the backbone for an independent network. More - Sub-loop Extension Service
This is a commercially offered service, which gives access to copper lines between a Chorus exchange and a distribution cabinet. This service must be taken with an associated SLU. In time, the service will also be able to be taken with a naked UBA service from Telecom Wholesale. More - Enhanced Services
This is a suite of products that gives our customers a wider range of service options to develop a tailored end-customers offering. More
Other relevant services
Radio Communication (Non-mobile) Co-location
Radio Communication (non-mobile) Co-location lets service providers place their equipment inside Chorus buildings and on Chorus masts and towers for the purpose of radio communication linking to other radio sites or to cover a geographic area.
This enables service providers to deliver a radio communications facility for a specific broadcast service, such as local radio, or as part of an end-to-end service like paging. Power, air conditioning and secure site access for maintenance and service are included in the Chorus offering. Standby power can be provided where available so that sites can operate 24/7
If you would like to request a product change to a relevant service, or to provide input to the product development process, please contact your Chorus Account Manager.
