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The Government has today announced a connectivity target for areas outside the UFB footprint.

By 2025, the Government’s vision would see:

  • 99 per cent of New Zealanders able to access broadbandat peak speeds of at least 50 Mbps(up from 5 Mbpsunder RBI)
  • The remaining 1 per cent able to access to 10 Mbps(up from dial up or non-existent speeds).

Chorus CEO Mark Ratcliffe said:

“50Mbps requires further significant investment in fibre, and potentially wireless infrastructure.

“Asthe highly successful Rural Broadband Initiativeprogramme nears completion, Chorus is well placed to assist the Government’s policy objectives and looks forward to the opportunity to participate in the initiative.

“We think investors will also be keen to see the Government’s discussion document on the post 2020 regulatory environment turned into appropriate legislation to ensure that investors see a fair return on the financial commitment implied by these bold and ambitious targets.”


ENDS

For further information:

Nathan Beaumont
Stakeholder Communications Manager
Phone: 04 896 4352
Mobile: 021 243 8412
Email: Nathan.Beaumont@chorus.co.nz

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