Farmside stories
Rural broadband usage rockets up, driven by IoT
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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supply chain & logistics
In rural areas, data usage is continuing to increase, put down to new technology enabling greater efficiencies for farms and sustainable communities.
Vodafone's Farmside: Rural internet connections triple
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
Rural broadband provider Farmside has experienced a 300% increase in new customers following the COVID-19 crisis in New Zealand.
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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fibre
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telco
Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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telco
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orcon
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million
Wed, 16th May 2018
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telco
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broadband
Vodafone has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Farmside from TeamTalk for USD $3 million, solidifying its commitment to rural broadband.
TeamTalk finalises new 3-year banking facility
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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westpac
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TeamTalk secures a £27m three-year financing deal with Westpac, bolstering its future after the strategic Farmside sale to Vodafone.
Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk’s Farmside
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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teamtalk
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m&a
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vodafone
The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.
Vodafone lures Farmside chief exec
Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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telco
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broadband
Tony Baird steps down as Chief Executive of Farmside to join Vodafone as Head of Networks and Operations, following a transformative three-year tenure.
Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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samsung
Telecommunication providers had a strong showing in this year’s Deloitte Fast 50, which ranks the fastest growing companies in New Zealand.
Farmside in Fast 50
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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telco
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digital island
Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.
Still free for country callers
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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commerce commission
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telco
Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.
Rural - Uneconomic says Telecom, Important says Vodafone
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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personal computing devices
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commerce commission
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.
Kiwi share may be unfair
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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government
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commerce commission
If you’re living in an area in which it is uneconomic to supply you with a telecommunications service, please stand up.
Full speed ahead
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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digital entertainment
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telco
Satellite Internet users with the ISP Farmside will get double the download speeds on their Rocket Broadband service from this month.