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Farmside stories

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Rural broadband usage rockets up, driven by IoT
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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In rural areas, data usage is continuing to increase, put down to new technology enabling greater efficiencies for farms and sustainable communities.
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Vodafone's Farmside: Rural internet connections triple
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Rural broadband provider Farmside has experienced a 300% increase in new customers following the COVID-19 crisis in New Zealand.
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Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
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Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million
Wed, 16th May 2018
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Vodafone NZ completes Farmside buyout, acquiring last 30% for £2.1m.
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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.
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Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk’s Farmside
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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Vodafone lures Farmside chief exec
Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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Tony Baird resigns from Farmside for a Head of Networks and Operations role at Vodafone.
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Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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zeacom
Telecommunication providers had a strong showing in this year’s Deloitte Fast 50, which ranks the fastest growing companies in New Zealand.
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Farmside in Fast 50
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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Rural ISP Farmside has been ranked 18th in the Deloitte Fast 50 and has won the fastest growing technology, media and telecommunications business for the Canterbury and Upper South Island region.
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Still free for country callers
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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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.
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Rural - Uneconomic says Telecom, Important says Vodafone
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecom CEO invests $200m a year in rural services despite it being uneconomic, supports reform of TSO.
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Kiwi share may be unfair
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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commerce commission
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telstraclear
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government
If you’re living in an area in which it is uneconomic to supply you with a telecommunications service, please stand up.
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Full speed ahead
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Satellite Internet users with the ISP Farmside will get double the download speeds on their Rocket Broadband service from this month.