JB Rousselot stories
JB Rousselot provides insights into the evolving landscape of broadband connectivity, primarily focusing on developments related to fibre optic networks. Through recent stories, readers can learn about the operational and financial aspects of deploying fibre infrastructure, including the economic benefits and regulatory considerations involved.
The coverage also highlights real-world impacts, such as increased data usage during societal shifts like lockdowns, and initiatives that aim to bridge digital divides between rural and urban areas. By exploring these topics, readers gain an understanding of how advancements in fibre connectivity can drive growth, enhance communication capabilities, and support educational and community objectives.
Chorus reports strong half-year results amid CEO transition
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.
Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.
NZIER and Chorus find economic potential in rural connectivity
Tue, 15th Nov 2022
Closing rural-urban digital divide in New Zealand could bring economic benefits of NZD$16.5bn over 10 years, says NZIER report commissioned by Chorus.
ComCom issues final decision on Chorus Regulatory Asset Base
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
A company's RAB amounts to the value of the assets the company has used for delivering regulated fibre services to New Zealand consumers.
Education Perfect accelerates Māori language through tech
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
New Zealand edtech company, Education Perfect (EP; aims to boost Māori language learning with its online courses and competitions.
Chorus posts $959 million 2022 revenue for fibre broadband
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
Chorus' fibre broadband demand fuels revenue growth of $959m, exceeding its goal of one million fibre connections by December.
First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live providing 4G wireless broadband and mobile calling services in New Zealand.
Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Chorus has begun work on a second submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island, significantly increasing its internet and data capacity.
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.