: 8 March 2016

This Gigabites newsletter will be our last in its current format as we update how we share our thoughts and insights. This month we look to the future with a view of where New Zealand’s telecommunications market could be headed. Below are some predictions from Chorus experts and independent analyst firm IDC.  

Below are some brief summaries of predictions from Chorus experts and independent analyst firm IDC. The full predictions document is downloadable at the bottom of this email.

The future of broadband: how the internet in NZ will change

Is 2016 the year fibre really takes off, and what other new technology will enter our homes? We asked a number of Chorus experts about what’s coming in the short term, and developments New Zealand’s likely to see post-2020.

1. Broadband futures: What can New Zealand expect?

2. The future of broadband: four ways broadband will change post 2020

IDC's four main communication trends for 2016

What’s next in the ever-changing world of broadband? From wearable devices to the popularity of fibre, global market intelligence company IDC shares insights into what will happen in 2016. Read more here.

• For more fleshed out versions of the predictions please download the full document here. [PDF, 376kB]