Media releases

Telecom New Zealand has today announced that Mark Ratcliffe will be appointed to the role of CEO of Chorus, in the event that shareholders approve the proposed demerger...more

Chorus has today released service descriptions and other related documents for the key Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) products...more

Thousands of students in rural schools throughout the country will soon experience the benefits of ultra-fast broadband as Telecom's network arm, Chorus, begins work to deliver fibre-to-the-school.

Telecom has advised that as it progresses towards a shareholder vote on a potential demerger, it is subject to constraints regarding communication under New Zealand and international securities laws...more

Chorus has deployed 15km of fibre optic cable and installed 23 new fibre fed cabinets to extend broadband speeds of at least 10Mbps to customers not already getting the faster internet experience following upgrade work at the local telephone exchange.

Chorus is rapidly approaching the finish line of its massive programme of work to rev-up broadband speeds across New Zealand with only 600 high speed broadband cabinets left to deploy.

Chorus has been chosen as the Crown's UFB partner in 24 regions. In total this represents around 70% of the UFB coverage area...more

Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has begun the next stage in its work to rev-up broadband speeds in Akaroa by deploying a 27km fibre optic cable from Lincoln to Ataahua.

Local telecommunications network operator Chorus is advising customers in the Far North that work being carried out by Transpower on Sunday 1 May from 8am to 5pm will affect cordless or portable phones, which rely on the mains power to work.

Telecom and Vodafone are building open access infrastructure. All new infrastructure that is RBI-funded will be available on an equivalent basis to access seekers and wholesale customers, so any party can offer services over the new infrastructure. ...more

Telecom today announced it has provided a binding offer to Crown Fibre Holdings (CFH) in respect of the Crown's Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) initiative, and has accelerated the reorganisation of its business to meet the competitive challenge of a fibre-based world...more

Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has completed a $850,000 project to lay 20km of fibre optic cable between Te Kauwhata and Huntly to provide the platform for better high-speed data services for Huntly homes and businesses.

Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has begun the next stage in its work to rev up broadband speeds in South Taranaki by deploying a 25km fibre optic cable from Hawera to Patea and a 12km cable from Stratford to Eltham.

Thousands more Blenheim residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds.

Thousands more Whangarei residents can now benefit from faster internet access as local telecommunications network operator Chorus completes its work to rev-up broadband speeds.

The latest in fibre laying technology has come to New Zealand, thanks to the trial network company Chorus is getting under way in Lower Hutt.

Chorus is heading into the final stretch of its programme to bring fibre optic cables closer to more New Zealand homes.

Residents in the Royal Court Apartments on Hinemoa Street will be able to make the most of the latest telecommunications technology when Chorus wires their building with dual fibre copper cabling which is being used for the first time. With some of the fastest internet connections in town, apartment residents will be able to enjoy access to online applications such as in-home entertainment, integrated services and remote access to home devices. Chorus Head of Field Services Ed Beattie says it makes sense to ensure such a large building is prepared for the rapid advances occurring in telecommunications and broadband services. "The dual fibre copper cable future proofs apartments to get the best broadband performance today and unleash the ultra fast speeds of the future." He said. Because of the proximity to the local telephone exchange, the configuration and performance of the new wiring, Royal Court residents should be able to access broadband speeds nearing 50Mbps over copper based technology and well beyond 100Mbps when fibre services become available. The new cable supports both DSL and fibre based services through copper pairs and fibres which can deliver voice, broadband and high speed data services. Royal Court's Developer Whittle Kwok says the new apartments are a first for Rotorua city living not only for its design but in the quality and standard of its construction "It's great that Chorus is future proofing the building with fibre as it's a real selling point for this development" said Mr Kwok. Most new homes and apartments continue to be wired for voice and low speed data services using the older 2-wire system. Online applications will quickly exceed the capabilities of older wiring as demand for bandwidth increases. "Wiring up right the first time releases the broadband handbrake and could save home owners thousands of dollars in re-wiring costs" said Mr Beattie. In March 2010 the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum released a voluntary code of practice for premises wiring detailing how to wire up buildings or premises for telecommunications services. This includes wiring specification and configuration requirements (www.tcf.org.nz/premwiring). In all, Chorus will connect 75 apartments and 35 retail outlets with 7km of the new cable by the end of April next year.

Thousands more Gisborne 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.

Local telecommunications network operator Chorus has completed three quarters of its work to rev-up Tauranga's broadband network.