high speed internet

Believe the hype: What the hell is Hyperfibre?

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This month Chorus launched its new Hyperfibre service across most of the country. How fast does it go? And what does it mean for New Zealand’s digital future? The Spinoff spoke to Kurt Rodgers, Chorus network strategist, to find out.  OK, ‘Hyperfibre’. What is it?   Simply put, Hyperfibre is ultra-fast – like, staggeringly fast – … Read more

When high speed internet came to town, Māori business grabbed its opportunity

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Russell Brown travels to Rotorua, Whakatāne and Gisborne to see what data is doing in the regions. For 650 years, people have been hushed by the sunsets of Ohinemutu. The hills to the west of Rotorua, as if gently parted by hand, let the light stay longer and lower here. It sends a blush up … Read more