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Northpower Wins TUANZ Next Generation Fibre-Optic Network Award 2009

Published on September 4^th 2009, 9:36am

The TUANZ judges praised Northpower saying “within just 18 months, Northpower has built one of the most advanced open access fibre to the premise (FTTP), next generation networks using passive optical network layer 2 technologies.” 

In his acceptance speech Mark Gatland, Northpower’s Chief Executive thanked and acknowledged TelstraClear for partnering with Northpower to build a “successful commercial model” and staff “for their commitment and tireless efforts for making this happen”.

“We have rapidly implemented over 100 kilometres of overhead and underground fibre using existing power lines and ducts. Our fully operational Fibre Optic network delivers both voice and data services to business and enterprise in Whangarei,” he said. The Network is capable of delivering up to 1000Mbps fully symmetrical upload and download speeds.

The network utilises Electricity infrastructure and the partnership with a major teleco puts Northpower at the forefront of high-speed broadband in New Zealand. The separation of infrastructure assets from retailer products allows Northpower to focus on the construction of cost-effective Fibre Optic networks to international standards.
“Northpower has seen first hand the benefits fibre investment can bring to regional economies and wholeheartedly supports the Government’s objective to accelerate ultra fast broadband to New Zealand,” said Mr Gatland.

Northpower is part of NZRFG (New Zealand Regional Fibre Group) which have a model to fast track, build and integrate other regions in New Zealand to seamlessly provide a national solution to deliver the Governments goal of high speed broadband to 75% of the population in 10 years.

Find out more about our Fibre developments in the Fibre Network Section

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