Mark Callander stories
2degrees announces sale of telco tower assets to Connexa
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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5g
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orcon
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slingshot
2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile telecommunications tower assets to Connexa for NZD $1.076 billion.
2degrees announces appointments to newly established board
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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nz
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telecommunications
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2degrees
2degrees has announced Liz Coutts as the board chair, while Russell Stanners and Kathy Meads join her as directors.
Orcon brings faster fibre to Christchurch with Hyperfibre offering
Mon, 1st Aug 2022
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fibre
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orcon
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connectivity
Orcon has today launched the next generation of fibre speeds in Christchurch, bringing its Hyperfibre offering to the city.
2degrees launches 13 new 5G coverage areas, network upgrades
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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2degrees
2degrees has announced it has launched 13 new 5G areas in June, as the company continues its 5G rollout and investment.
2degrees and Vocus merger officially complete, set to bring new offerings to NZ telco market
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
2degrees and Vocus NZ have completed their merger, promising new offerings for customers and cementing their position as a challenger brand.
ComCom grants clearance for Vocus, 2degrees merger
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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commerce commission
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orcon
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mobile networking
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to a transaction that would see the merger of the Vocus Group with 2degrees.
New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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telecommunications
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orcon
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mergers and acquisitions
Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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telecommunications
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orcon
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mergers and acquisitions
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business
Thu, 14th May 2020
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fibre
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mergers and acquisitions
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vocus group
The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus’ confidence in Stuff Fibre’s capabilities, particularly in ‘uncertain times’.
Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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broadband
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telecommunications
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financial results
Both the parent in Australia and the NZ wing of the telco are showing solid revenue in the previous financial half-year.