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Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?
Unified Communications

Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?

Vocus, WxC's current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure
Unified Communications

Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure

Vodafone to cut up to 250 jobs in a major restructure, aiming to integrate former TelstraClear staff and systems by March next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Vodafone NZ slumps to $28 million loss
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ slumps to $28 million loss

Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ
Unified Communications

Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ

Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs

Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Vodafone: See you in court Telecom
Unified Communications

Vodafone: See you in court Telecom

Vodafone defends advertising campaign after Telecom files High Court complaint over misleading SuperNet branding.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013
Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr

Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Vodafone NZ's general counsel Kreider keep $541k salary
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ's general counsel Kreider keep $541k salary

Vodafone New Zealand's general counsel David Kreider retains his NZD $541,000 salary after a ruling found his role unchanged despite a corporate restructure.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013
UPDATED: TelstraClear fixes fault
Unified Communications

UPDATED: TelstraClear fixes fault

Telstra Clear fixes broadband connection issues in Wellington and Christchurch, with only a small number of customers affected.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2013
TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Unified Communications

TelstraClear tops broadband survey

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013
TelstraClear to standardise Auckland Council call centres
Unified Communications

TelstraClear to standardise Auckland Council call centres

Auckland Council enlists TelstraClear to streamline call centres, promising to save ratepayers $50.1M over ten years while enhancing efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012
TestraClear sale prompts ComCom monitoring
Unified Communications

TestraClear sale prompts ComCom monitoring

Following Vodafone's acquisition of telco firm, the NZ Commerce Commission will monitor fixed-to-mobile pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Vodafone completes TelstraClear acquisition
Unified Communications

Vodafone completes TelstraClear acquisition

Vodafone New Zealand announces completion of its acquisition of TelstraClear for a cash consideration of NZ$840 million.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Should ComCom have more teeth?
Unified Communications

Should ComCom have more teeth?

Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone's purchase of TelstraClear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
TelstraClear CEO departs company
Unified Communications

TelstraClear CEO departs company

TelstraClear CEO Dr Allan Freeth exits as Vodafone's NZ$840m acquisition set to complete, marking the end of his successful 7-year tenure.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Vodafone's acquisition of TelstraClear approved
Unified Communications

Vodafone's acquisition of TelstraClear approved

All regulatory approvals required for its acquisition now granted as Vodafone expects to close deal by tomorrow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Vodafone NZ appoints expat Mark Aue as new CFO after de la Feunte returns to Spain
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ appoints expat Mark Aue as new CFO after de la Feunte returns to Spain

Vodafone New Zealand, the country's biggest mobile phone operator, has appointed expatriate Mark Aue as its new chief financial officer, replacing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
Certus kick-offs ANZ territory appointments
TelstraClear

Certus kick-offs ANZ territory appointments

Regions largest specialist IBM system integration company appoints Lee Eglinton in first of three hirings across ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2012