Slingshot Unbundles 100 Exchanges Nationwide

Media Release

14 October 2011

Slingshot Unbundles 100 Exchanges Nationwide

Slingshot has New Zealand’s fastest growing unbundled Local Loop Network (LLU), aptly named the Better Network. Since 2010 they have unbundled over 100 exchanges from Whangarei to Invercargill making them the largest provider of LLU in the country.

Slingshot is committed to ensuring New Zealander’s have a choice. Over the last 18 months the company invested millions of dollars to install the infrastructure and hardware required to deliver its innovative services over the Better Network throughout the country.

75% of Slingshot’s LLU exchanges have been installed outside of Auckland. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to all of New Zealand, particularly in the regions that have been under served for years.

CEO Mark Callander says “the Better Network is unique because it enables Slingshot to provide extremely competitive prices and enhanced services for its customers, including faster broadband speeds and an improved overall experience. This is due to the end to end control of the service from a performance perspective.”

Mark Callander says “We are in full control of the network deployment and it has been designed to eliminate the bottlenecks that have frustrated customers for years. We’ve made a big investment so our customers benefit from unconstrained broadband speeds. This has involved doubling our international capacity along with a significant investment in local and national backhaul. As a result, we’re proud to offer our customers some of the best speeds in the country.”

In addition to broadband, unlike the other Telco’s Slingshot’s Better Network bundles provide customers with a cheaper homeline service with rich features automatically included. Customers can enjoy over 20 smart phone features absolutely free and these cost $25 or more for similar services from other Telco’s. The Better Network means that Slingshot can provide additional value for its customers.

One of Slingshot’s most popular phone features Follow Me, where you set your landline to divert to any landline or mobile phone. The enhanced Voicemail service will also email any messages to your work during the day or alternatively Simultaneous Ring will call all phones at once to ensure that customers never miss a call.

Mark Callander says “with over 30% of our customers already on our network we are committed to reaching 50% within the next 6-8 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for as many New Zealanders as possible to experience better homeline and broadband at affordable prices, so they should check it out today.”

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