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Finalists in 2022 Broadband Compare Awards
Farmside has been selected as a Finalist in two categories in this year’s Broadband Compare Awards. Best Rural Service Provider Best Customer Support – Broadband You can also vote for us in the People’s Choice category https://awards.nzcompare.com/category/peoples-choice-award-broadband-2022 Voting closes 18 November 2022.
Digital alongside dairy to connect and grow
Dairy farming can be rather isolating at times, particularly in Southland, so Tangaroa Walker turned online to build a likeminded community. His online training and educational platform, Farm4Life, is now connecting farmers all over Aotearoa and the world with a sense of humour, and eagerness to lift the level of […]
New $11.5M Telecommunications Network Confirmed for Chatham Islands
Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have confirmed that the Chatham Islands will receive a new 4G wireless telecommunications network under the government’s Rural Broadband Initiative Phase 2 (RBI2) and Provincial Growth Fund. An upgraded telecommunications network is a strategic goal in the Chatham Islands Investment Strategy along with another government funded […]
Phone Scammers
Unfortunately, phone scams are a common problem, and it can be difficult to recognise a scam call with scammers becoming increasingly sophisticated in their approach. Recognising a scam call Unexpected contact from someone claiming to be from a trusted organisation, such as as your telecommunications provider, bank, power company or […]
Farmside and Vodafone celebrate wins at broadband awards
Farmside awarded Best Rural Service Provider for second year running while Vodafone’s Digital Innovation Lead walks away with Emerging Leader in Digital Technology award at 2020 Broadband Compare Awards. Rural broadband specialists, Farmside, and parent telecommunications company Vodafone are celebrating significant award wins, alongside a long list of finalist accolades, […]
Farmside hits 10,000 RBI customers as connectivity proves essential during COVID-19 recovery
Minister Kris Faafoi visits Timaru head office to mark rural broadband milestone. Rural broadband specialists, Farmside backed by One NZ, has hit a record 10,000 rural wireless customers connecting via the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI), as rural New Zealanders continue to prioritise reliable connectivity. This follows a spike of Kiwis […]
Farmside finalist in the 2020 Broadband Compare Awards
The finalists for the 2020 Broadband Compare Awards have been announced, and Farmside is a finalist in three categories – Best Rural Service Provider, Best Wireless Service Provider and Best Customer Support. Jason Sharp, General Manager of Farmside backed by One NZ, says the team are elated. “Our Timaru based […]
Data usage continues to soar as new technology drives more efficient farms & sustainable communities
First Fieldays Online showcases AgriTech innovation. Rural broadband specialists, Farmside, have reported a massive 34% average year-on-year data usage increase in Aotearoa’s rural communities since 2017 as new technologies drive efficiency, productivity and sustainability in the sector. The internet provider, powered by Vodafone New Zealand, is a Gold Partner of […]
Unlimited* rural broadband data packages from midnight to midday daily
Vodafone and Farmside to begin offering rural wireless broadband customers unlimited* internet bundles Following the success of unlimited* rural wireless broadband overnight, triggered by increased internet requirements with Covid-19 lockdown, Farmside will soon begin offering customers access to unlimited* data between midnight to midday daily as part of a new […]
Rural internet connections triple post Moving Day
Farmside passes 15,000 customers as rural New Zealand prioritises connectivity June 4, 2020 Rural broadband provider Farmside has seen a 300% rise in new customers in the days following Moving Day on 1 June, as rural New Zealanders prioritise internet connectivity post COVID-19. This follows a spike of Kiwis getting […]
Farmside keeping the country online during peaks in internet demand
RBI data usage increases by 74% and satellite data up 35% for Farmside rural customers May 8, 2020 Over the past six weeks, the internet landscape has shifted – with digital tools becoming increasingly important for all parts of the nation, including the country. Jason Sharp, General Manager of Farmside […]
Helpful Tips and Information
Here are some helpful tips for saving data: On our RBI plans, you can add off-peak data boosters which can give you access to unlimited data between the hours of midnight and midday. You can utilise this period to download Netflix and other entertainment content ready for viewing during peak […]