Kiwi Stories

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

Apple

Vocus sees Kiwi revenue soar on back of M2 acquisition

Vocus has seen Kiwi revenue increase 187% following its merger with M2, which included the CallPlus businesses.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016

Global Stories

Hyperscale

Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure

Vocus Communications leaps forward, upgrading its tech with Nutanix's cloud platform on Dell EMC hardware, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017

Vocus group

Vocus revenue, profit soar on back of acquisitions

Vocus has seen a massive boost in its revenue and profit for the latest H1 thanks to recent acquisitions and organic growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

Network Infrastructure

Vocus inks deal with Alcatel Submarine Networks for the Australia Singapore Cable

Vocus teams up with Alcatel Submarine Networks to build the 4,600km Australia Singapore Cable, costing USD $170m and finishing by August 2018.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Unified Communications

Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers

First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn't so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you'll miss the entire site.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Hyperscale

Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC

Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016

Internet of Things

What enterprise needs to know about the future of the web

The sharing of basic files & the increasing instances in which sharing was required, started to drive the evolution of what the internet would become.

By Luke Mackinnon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016

Unified Communications

Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016

Hyperscale

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal

Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016

Vocus group

Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering

Vocus' Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

Apple

Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger

Vocus Communications has seen its revenue soar 181%, with NPAT up 203% in its last financials prior to the M2 merger.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Apple

Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval

The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

Apple

Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision

Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Macquarie Telecom

Vocus sells off Macquarie Telecom stake for $41 million

Vocus has sold its Macquarie Telecom shares – equating to 16% of the company – for $41 million, with Macquarie saying it welcomes the sale.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Vocus group

Vocus revenue, profits soar on back of M2 merger

Vocus profits have soared 461% on the back of its merger with M2 Group earlier this year, in what the company says has been a 'transformational year'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016