Telarus expands into New Zealand

The deal means the company can offer fixed line voice, ADSL and SHDSL services in New Zealand.

By extending its MPLS into New Zealand, Telarus will initially run a single POP (Point of Presence) out of Auckland to provide national coverage.

Other data service options, such as Ethernet and dark fibre are under development.

According to Jules Rumsey, managing director for Telarus, the company will employ a local sales team.

“As Australia and New Zealand adapt to a looming global economic recession, we expect that there will be increased use of video conferencing and VoIP technologies,” said Rumsey.

“Such technologies deliver cost savings, improved communication, greater business efficiency and control. Telarus is well geared to assist in all aspects of such requirements,” he added.

Rumsey claims the expansion will also allow Telarus to extend its Channel Partner Program into New Zealand.

“We plan to actively recruit local Channel Partners but this move will also create further opportunities for our existing partners in Australia,” he said.

“Our WSA with Telecom Wholesale provides us with the ability to offer our customers high quality PSTN and ISDN voice services as well as a range of industry leading data access products. And I feel confident that ongoing product enhancement and innovation by Telecom will result in us expanding our relationship further”, he added.

According to Telecom Wholesale chief executive Matt Crockett, New Zealand is a competitive marketplace and he is delighted to be selected as their partner.