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CNU
17/04/2012 09:31
GENERAL
REL: 0931 HRS Chorus Limited (NS)
GENERAL: CNU: Chorus to build more of rural New Zealand's fibre future
MEDIA STATEMENT - 17 April 2012
Chorus chosen to build more of rural New Zealand's fibre future
Chorus is to extend the reach of fibre to many more schools, hospitals,
integrated family health centres and now libraries after being selected by
the Government to help deliver the second phase of the Rural Broadband
Initiative (RBI).
Chorus CEO Mark Ratcliffe said they are delighted to have been selected to
help build more of rural New Zealand's fibre future.
"Chorus' existing 29,000km fibre network means we can quickly connect these
community focal points and we will work with local communities to complete
this rollout by the end of 2015," said Ratcliffe.
In return for completing its RBI Phase 2 deployment in the North Island,
Central and Lower South Island, Chorus will receive a large portion of the
$12m allocated by the Government, as well as a small share of the $2.4m
funding for remote schools.
Chorus' deployment plans for RBI Phase 2 are close to being finalised and
will be published on its website before the end of April 2012.
Since beginning its work on the RBI in July last year, Chorus has deployed
345km of RBI fibre connecting 234 rural schools and 104 fibre-fed roadside
cabinets, putting fixed line broadband within reach of thousands of rural
homes and businesses.
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For further information:
Robin Kelly
Chorus External Media Manager
Mbl: 027 655 5139
Email: [email protected]
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