People Telecom wins Vodafone supply deal

The deal is part of the Telco’s multi-partner Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) strategy, said John Stanton People Telecom CEO.

He said the company will market mobile services plans on the Vodafone network and significantly increase the reach and scope of its mobile offerings.

“We have been successfully providing Blackberry Enterprise services in collaboration with Vodafone for the past two years and we have seen significant customer demand for an expanded range of products delivered on the Vodafone network,” Stanton said.

The new agreement will allow People Telecom to broker its own wholesale agreements for Vodafone mobile services direct to ISPs and ‘tier-three’ carriers throughout Australia.

“This is the second supply announcement for People Telecom in recent weeks and paves the way for us to become a multi-network MVNO, offering all our customers the flexibility of operating on the major mobile networks in Australia,” Stanton added.

John Casey, chief marketing officer, Vodafone Australia, said the Telco's brand aligns well with Vodafone’s strategy to acquire a greater share of SME customers.

"Competition is good for the industry and even better news for customers. Vodafone has built a world-class network in Australia and we’re confident that the terms of our agreement will allow People Telecom to deliver great services and excellent value to personal and business customers,” said Casey.