Chorus stories
UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.
If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.
Chorus responds to reports of weather-related faults causing internet issues in New Zealand, as Spark blames Chorus for spike in faults.
Severe weather and Chorus network faults cause havoc for Spark users, leading to a significant surge in landline problems.
Chorus announces UFB rollout is complete in Rotorua, bringing the service to almost 27,000 schools, businesses, health services and residents.
Chorus has now finished its five-year project for the Government's Rural Broadband Initative (RBI), the company announced at a celebration in Waitomo.
Chorus responds to Spark's 'Upgrade NZ' fibre push, urging customers to research broadband options independently.
Spark introduces Spark Restore Kit to help customers stay online during broadband or landline faults in New Zealand.
Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings agree that residential installations of UFB will continue until the end of 2019.
Visionstream to take over fibre installations in areas serviced by Downer, allowing Downer to focus on other aspects of its relationship with Chorus.
New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses in 10 years.
New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative brings high-speed fibre to 19 towns and cities, benefiting businesses and homes alike.
Chorus boosts coverage of one gigabit broadband service for business and residential customers across New Zealand.
Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.
Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.
Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for internet data, with the amount of data being consumed by New Zealand growing almost 100% a month since 2015.
The Rural Broadband Initiative build has come to an end, with Chorus' role in the $234 million dollar initiative being praised.
Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.
