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Suburban broadband bust-up

Tuesday 24 July 2007, 1:25PM

By Sarah King

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How far from the CBD?
How far from the CBD? Credit: Sarah King

AUCKLAND

A broadband blackspot is being blamed for forcing some Pt Chevalier residents to take their business to other parts of Auckland.

More than 100 Pt Chevalier residents have signed an online petition complaining about broadband problems and many said they had download speeds up to a tenth of what they should have.

They will meet Auckland City Mayor Dick Hubbard and a Telecom representative at a meeting at Pt Chevalier School tomorrow night to discuss broadband issues.

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