Media Release
Fonterra awards Gen-i three year mobile services contract
Auckland, 2 September 2009 - Gen-i and Fonterra have signed a three year contract that extends their existing
relationship to include the supply of mobile solutions enabled by Telecom’s new XT mobile Network.
The new contract will bring together Fonterra’s mobile handset and data card services in New Zealand to deliver cost
efficiencies and support Fonterra’s future business requirements by providing new converged ICT solutions that leverage
future innovations in mobile and fixed technologies.
The agreement extends the existing agreement between Gen-i and Fonterra for the supply of network infrastructure,
network managed services, voice calling and access services. It will also include mobile services and the provision of
XT mobile handsets and datacards.
Chris Quin, Gen-i Chief Executive Officer, said Gen-i has enjoyed a strong relationship with Fonterra and is delighted
to extend the partnership to include the new XT mobile services.
“We value our partnership with Fonterra and have worked hard to develop innovative solutions that deliver real returns
to Fonterra and its shareholders,” said Quin.
“The new XT network extends our ability to provide Fonterra with converged solutions that combine mobile with fixed
line, broadband and IT to deliver real outcomes for their people and customers.”
Fonterra’s Chief Information Officer, Chris Barendregt, says the decision to move the majority of services to Telecom
was made to reduce costs and increase service and coverage options.
“We’re confident that this will give us improved service and mobile and data card coverage in New Zealand and we expect
to see significant cost efficiencies made at the same time.”
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