Published on the 29/09/2011 | Written by Newsdesk
CallPlus and Slingshot today announced they are abandoning former partner Vodafone and switching to Telecom Wholesale to provide “faster, flexible and more competitive mobile services” to the burgeoning Kiwi smartphone market…
CallPlus and Slingshot announced the switch today saying that the move will give customers better service and value for money via the Telecom 3G Network.
Mark Callander, CEO of the CallPlus Group, says the decision was driven by the need to ensure both the business and residential arms of the group were providing its customers with a mobile network that kept pace with technology and innovation while maintaining price competitiveness.
“This decision allows both brands the flexibility to offer customers great value and a compelling mobile proposition in all market segments, including prepay, residential, SME and corporate.”
“The use of Smartphones has grown dramatically in the last couple of years and they are now an essential tool for many people. The Telecom network is designed for Smartphones and moving mobile data around the country at ultra-fast speeds.”
“It’s about keeping up with the trend towards greater- and smarter – mobile use,” a Telecom Wholesale spokesperson told iStart. “Offering it through the wholesale channel is simply a natural progression”.
“Telecom Wholesale offers simple, competitive pricing that can be tailored to different segments, while also providing the flexibility for service providers to differentiate products from their competitors.”
According to independent research carried out by Truenet in July, the Telecom XT network in Central Auckland has the best download and upload speed for users accessing the web on their mobile phones.
In the coming weeks both CallPlus and Slingshot will be contacting all their customers to explain the transition to the Telecom Network.
“Our aim is to make the move as seamless as possible for our customers and we believe that once they experience the benefits of the Telecom mobile network they will be pleased we made the decision to change,” concludes Callander.
