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How fibre will fuel the farm of the future

Thursday, 12 August 2010 16:00
Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Read this NZ Herald article and comment on the content here
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Do it yourself broadband choice

Tuesday, 10 August 2010 14:04

This article appears in the August 12th issue of the Franklin County News

Like it or not, Telecom's proposal for full separation of its lines company Chorus, represents the best way of delivering a national fibre network in a cost-effective way. There is a but however.

PM proposes Chinese role in broadband plan

Wednesday, 14 July 2010 12:11
Read this NZ Herald article for an insight as to how the logistical issues around the ambitious Urban and Rural Broadband Initiatives will be resolved.
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Broadband as a legal right?

Thursday, 08 July 2010 10:43

Should broadband be a legal right? Read this NZ Herald article and then let us know by completing our mini poll.

Broadband as a legal right?

	Yes, absolutely
	No, but must be available to all
	No, not at all
	Don't care

Community led rural broadband provisioning

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 14:23
A grant of $12.8m has been sought for wireless internet from the Ministry of Economic Development. This represent a move towards local community groups seizing the opportunity to make rural broadband happen themselves rather than waiting for others to provide the service. Read the Gisborne Herald article and let us know if you are interested in this being done in Franklin too!
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Accelerated Fibre Cable rollout initiative

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 14:00

The government are proposing to develop standards for the quick and inexpensive deployment of fibre cable as a part of its high speed broadband initiatives, by trialling some new techniques around the country. Read the Computerworld news item here and leave your comments.

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