Tagged: vector communications

Internet in Phuket: “Yes sir, would like a cigar with that, and maybe some vitamin pills?” - Light My Fibre

John Nixon • Nov 19, 2010 •

• fibre to the home,
• ftth,
• ftth asia-pacific,
• FTTH Council,
• ftth council asia-pacific,
• internet,
• Phuket FTTH meeting,
• UFB New Zealand,
• vector communications

Just arrived in Phuket (Patong Beach) for the Asia-Pacific FTTH Council General Meeting. Wandering around the colourful and noisy beach-front last night, I saw this amusing sign for internet services. Then I thought … Read More

NBN – To Be or Not to Be // UFB -Steady as she goes - Light My Fibre

John Nixon • Aug 10, 2010 •

• Australian NBN,
• broadband,
• Budde,
• crown fibre holdings,
• fibre to the home,
• ftth,
• ftth asia-pacific,
• ftth council asia-pacific,
• Hong Kong broadband,
• internet,
• MED,
• NBN,
• NBN Australia,
• New Zealand,
• new zealand broadband,
• New Zealand broadband network,
• ufb,
• UFB New Zealand,
• vector communications

As we approach the Australian federal elections, the future of NBN (National Broadband Network) is on the chopping block. I follow passionately the current debate, because the outcome, whichever way it goes, will have major repercussions for Australia’s economy. I have written about this project several times in the past, and am a firm believer in the long-term benefits of … Read More

FTTH Excitement in Auckland - Light My Fibre

John Nixon • Nov 21, 2009 •

• fibre to the home,
• ftth,
• FTTH Council,
• new zealand broadband,
• New Zealand broadband network,
• vector communications

Following the extremely successful FTTH Asia-Pacific Council annual conference in Melbourne last May, the Council opted to hold their General Meeting here in Auckland last week. Some 40 members from all over the region attended, for some their first visit to New Zealand. After a busy first day’s business, the group was hosted by … Read More