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New Zealand : VODAFONE to offer mobile and fixed-line services to FEDERATED FARMERS [TendersInfo (India)]
Al Bawaba Ltd.Vodafone has secured a 3-year contract to offer mobile and fixed-line services to Federated Farmers.
According to Andrew Fairgray, General Manager of sales at Vodafone, the contract reinforces company s commitment to industry and rural strategy.
Fairgray said, "This partnership allows Vodafone to tap into the heart of rural New Zealand and to provide best of breed technologies. By capturing insights from members we can further enhance the offering and value we provide. We're involved in innovative research, as well as in grassroots support in the regions through our rural ambassadors and rural relationship managers.
Connor English, CEO of Federated Farmers, stated that, the telecommunications are necessary to rural communities.
He added, "It's critical that New Zealand's rural communities have the best possible communications infrastructure. We advocated successfully for increased investment in rural broadband, greater competition and improved mobile phone coverage. We now want to see a sensible release of the digital dividend spectrum to ensure that our rural communities can participate fully in the advance of technology.
