Vodafone and Telecom NZ set for rural broadband rollout

Vodafone New Zealand and Telecom New Zealand have been selected for “commercial negotiations” following their joint bid to participate in the country’s Rural Broadband Initiative.

Vodafone and Telecom NZ partner for rural broadband

Vodafone New Zealand and Telecom New Zealand announced a joint response to the country’s Rural Broadband Initiative

NZ Vodafone, Axia form ultra-fast broadband alliance

Vodafone’s local unit and Canada’s Axia NetMedia said Monday they have formed an alliance to participate in the New Zealand government’s planned ultra-fast broadband initiative.

Vodafone New Zealand loses appeal

Vodafone New Zealand has lost an appeal to recover NZ$17.9 million (US$12.9 million) that it claimed was overpaid into a fund that supports economically unviable telecoms services, typically in rural areas, according to Cellular News.