Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) Legislation and TelstraClear

TelstraClear fully supports the underlying sentiment driving the Government's UFB initiative. It’s an important investment to ensure this country survives and thrives in the digital age.

UFB Bill update:
On Wednesday 18 May, Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce, announced the regulatory forebearance (‘holiday) initiatives contained in the proposed Telecommunications (Broadband, TSO and Other Matters) Amendment Bill would be replaced.

Read Mr Joyce’s press release here.

TelstraClear CEO, Allan Freeth, welcomed the announcement as a victory for consumers in this media statement.

Read on to find out how this Bill will affect you.

TelstraClear UFB Submissions During February and March 2011, TelstraClear provided both written and oral presentations to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee.		UFB Information and FAQs What is UFB and how will the proposed legislation impact on New Zealand's future in the digital age?
TelstraClear UFB press releases and media round-up TelstraClear's UFB related media releases, statements and speeches.		TelstraClear UFB Statements and Speeches Ultra-fast broadband will deliver significant benefits to New Zealand.