Technical glossary

UFB

Ultra Fast Broadband. The Government's objective is to roll-out Ultra-Fast Broadband to 75 percent of New Zealanders over ten years, concentrating in the first six years on businesses, schools and health services.

UNS

A business service based on the existing copper infrastructure with guaranteed levels of service. Uses SHDSL technology.

Upload

This refers to the data you send to the Internet, such as when you ‘upload’ photos or send emails.