Farmside stories

In rural areas, data usage is continuing to increase, put down to new technology enabling greater efficiencies for farms and sustainable communities.

Rural broadband provider Farmside has experienced a 300% increase in new customers following the COVID-19 crisis in New Zealand.

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

Vodafone has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Farmside from TeamTalk for USD $3 million, solidifying its commitment to rural broadband.

TeamTalk secures a £27m three-year financing deal with Westpac, bolstering its future after the strategic Farmside sale to Vodafone.

The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.

Tony Baird steps down as Chief Executive of Farmside to join Vodafone as Head of Networks and Operations, following a transformative three-year tenure.

Telecommunication providers had a strong showing in this year’s Deloitte Fast 50, which ranks the fastest growing companies in New Zealand.

Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.

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.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.

If you’re living in an area in which it is uneconomic to supply you with a telecommunications service, please stand up.

Satellite Internet users with the ISP Farmside will get double the download speeds on their Rocket Broadband service from this month.