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Amy Adams stories - Page 4

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National ramps up broadband initiative... targets 200,000 Kiwis
Sat, 6th Sep 2014
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National to expand Ultra-Fast Broadband to 80% of Kiwis, extending access to 200,000 more homes, with a funding boost from the Future Investment Fund.
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Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.
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National 'finally wakes up' to rural broadband issues
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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New Zealand's new $150m rural broadband fund must be truly contestable and not a slush fund for large telcos, warns Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
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Govt reveals $150m rural broadband boost
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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National announces a £150m plan to boost rural broadband, aiming to expand access and improve connectivity outside urban areas.
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Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
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Is taxpayer cash being used to plug Chorus' copper hole?
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Chorus accused of using taxpayer money intended for fibre network to plug revenue gaps, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson.
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Govt welcomes Chorus / Crown Fibre UFB deal...
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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New agreement allows Chorus to bring forward funding for Ultra-Fast Broadband in New Zealand, but no increase in payment.
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Kiwi start-ups under the market spotlight as Govt hosts major tech summit
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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New Zealand to host annual KANZ Technology Summit, focusing on digital developments and collaboration opportunities.
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Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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UK government-owned company REANNZ has secured a $65m tenancy contract with Hawaiki Cable for a proposed new international telecommunications cable.
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Govt: Radio spectrum auction completed
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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The auction of the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum in New Zealand has been completed, with Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees as successful bidders.
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Are you a digital cowboy or cautious connector?
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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NZ launches Connect Smart Week, urging Kiwis to learn about cyber security and find their digital clan for safer online behaviour.
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Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.
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Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Telecom granted clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in 700 MHz band for 4G networks, bringing world-class technology to New Zealanders.
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Govt announces allocation options for 700 MHz radio spectrum
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Govt announces the two sets of options that will be used for assigning the 700 MHz radio spectrum band between the successful bidders in the recent auction.
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'Lazy' telco rulers fail kiwi consumers
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Commerce Commission accused of failing Kiwi consumers in mobile market review. Two Degrees founder calls for action.
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Whangarei becomes NZ’s first fully-fibred city
Sat, 10th May 2014
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Whangarei leads as NZ's first city with complete fibre connectivity under the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, offering vast benefits.
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East Cape schools now find broadband faster
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government’s broadband initiatives.
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Labour slams Chorus appeal as a 'waste of time'
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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John Key and Amy Adams must tell New Zealanders whether they support Chorus’ appeal of the High Court’s ruling in favour of the Commerce Commission.
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Tech industry needs students to follow IT career path
Sat, 5th Apr 2014
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Students are being encouraged to consider the many benefits of a career in IT, especially girls who may not have considered the technology industry.
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New Govt system signals death of the household phonebook
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.
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One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
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Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
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Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
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Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.