press roomTelcoinabox gets into SMB match-making 08-Feb-2011Telecommunications wholesaler and franchisor, Telcoinabox, has launched a number of initiatives designed to accelerate consolidation among small telco service providers and ISPs. Telcoinabox CEO Paul Line, said: "With consolidation of ISPs accelerating we see an opportunity for our service providers to acquire players considered too small for the larger ISPs to approach." Telcoinabox says it has created a dedicated team to work on the initiative; has employed external business brokers to facilitate service providers' negotiations with potential takeover targets; and will provide financing to help deals get across the line efficiently. It says that the acquisition of Mobile Office by Airlie Beach service provider Voice2net was the outcome of a pilot of the strategy, and a number of other acquisitions are currently under negotiation. Optimism improving among franchisors and franchisees as satisfaction awards announced 29-Nov-2010Franchisors remain optimistic about growth, and franchisee satisfaction is on the increase. That's according to research house 10 Thousand Feet which in its latest Franchisor Expansion Study shows 70 percent of franchisors expecting to increase recruitment in 2011 Positive franchise forecast for 2011 29-Nov-2010Seven in 10 franchisors intend to recruit more franchisees in 2011 as their optimism returns to pre-GFC levels, new research has revealed Nuts and bolts 01-Nov-2010When it comes to building up systems support for franchisees, one franchisor dealing in communications technology is investing in the detail required to take the business on to the next level. The franchised Telcoinabox business, which provides white label telecommunications to be individually branded by franchisees, is planning significant expansion both in Australia and New Zealand, and across the globe. To date it has seen annual growth of $10 million to $14 million since founder Damian Kay began the business in 2002 and has a global turnover close to $80 million a year. The FCA and You – Now that you are a Franchisee... 25-Sep-2010In the first article of this two part series, I wrote about the pitfalls of relying on the Franchisor being a member of the FCA (Franchise Council of Australia) and some suggestions on what you need to do to perform your own due diligence. In this follow up article I will explore what you can use the FCA for. Telcoinabox Pty Ltd 21-Sep-2010With the recent election throwing Australia's political environment into chaos, telco franchise Telcoinabox has a simple request – "ensure the NBN goes ahead". The FCA & you - buying a franchise 06-Sep-2010In this first of a two part series, Telcoinabox's Damian Kay explores how to utilise the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) when buying a franchise and what to do once you become a franchisor. Resellers question broadband price, Abbott's vision 11-Aug-2010Is the Coalition's broadband policy a mish-mash or well-priced? Suddenly, everybody’s a telephone company state of the telcos 06-Aug-2010New Zealand still has only two phone companies with nationwide mobile networks – Telecom and Vodafone – plus one with a partial network (2degrees has its own celltowers in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown; elsewhere its customers roam on Vodafone). National Business Review NATBR English (c) 2010 The National Business Review Ennis to head development for Telcoinabox 27-Jul-2010TELCOINABOX has appointed Debbie Ennis as Australian telecommunications franchising and business development head. She is moving from Mortgage Choice, where she has been franchise distribution head for three years. Organic growth or acquisition - which way to grow? 23-Jul-2010In part one; we explored growth by acquisition as a means to gain economies of scale and size. Part two, we will explore organic growth - the act of growing your business in two ways - winning customers and getting more out of the customers you already have. Dial up an opportunity 26-Jun-2010Set up your own telecommunications company. Sick and tired of recorded messages and phone queues when contacting your phone company or internet provider - why not set up your own telecommunications company. 26 June 2010 - New Zealand Herald © 2010 The New Zealand Herald Telstra and NBN deal positive move for resellers 22-Jun-2010The deal opens the door for bringing products quickly into the market like 4G and mobile broadband services Telcoinabox NZ in Telecom deal 08-Jun-2010Telecommunications wholesaler and franchisor, Telcoinabox has signed a wholesale agreement with Telecom Wholesale to become the first mobile virtual network aggregator in New Zealand's fastest 3G network. The three year deal is projected to generate $30 million in revenue and will enable Telcoinabox to wholesale mobile voice and data services on the W-CDMA network. Telcoinabox NZ poised to keep pace with change 01-Jun-2010Alongside a booming business in Australia and a growing presence in the UK, telco wholesaler Telcoinabox seeks to tap a surging hunger for telecoms investment opportunities in New Zealand. Thrive on chaos to succeed 18-May-2010Telcoinabox founder Damian Kay says successful businesses must learn to love chaos Business Ready For Telecoms Entrepreneurs Telecom 12-May-2010Think you can do better marketing Telecom's XT mobile network than Richard Hammond or Paul Reynolds? 12 May 2010 - The Press (Christchurch) © 2010 Fairfax New Zealand Limited. All Rights Reserved. Competition among telcos hotting up 11-May-2010Telecom and Vodafone yesterday signalled their market intentions as the competition intensifies in New Zealand's telecommunications industry. Telecom New Zealand Signs Deal to Share 3G Networks with Three Telcos 11-May-2010Telecom Corp of New Zealand (Telecom) said today (11 May) that it has signed agreements with Digital Island, Telcoinabox, and Zintel Cogent to allow them to use its 3G network, Dow Jones reports. The incumbent operator will provide access to the network through mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) agreements with its Wholesale division, thus increasing revenue for the company. Telecom has not released any financial details about the agreements. The launch of Telecom Wholesale's new mobile service offers telcos the opportunity to source a full range of telecom services, according to Nick Clarke, Telecom's marketing manager for the Wholesale division. He added that the Telecom Wholesale MVNO offering has been designed to promote genuine competition in the market by offering simple, competitive pricing that can be tailored to different segments, while also providing the flexibility for service providers to differentiate products from their competitors.Significance: The move will enable Telecom to make full use of its existing telecoms infrastructure and generate additional revenues. The development will also enable alternative operators to speed up their service expansion and boost market competition. Wanted: Entrepreneurs who Can Run Their Own Cellphone Franchise 11-May-2010THINK you can do better marketing Telecom's XT mobile network than Richard Hammond or Paul Reynolds? 11 May 2010 - Dominion Post © 2010 Fairfax New Zealand Limited. All Rights Reserved. Telcoinabox signs $30 million 3G mobile and data deal with Telecom NZ 10-May-2010Telecommunications wholesaler and franchisor, Telcoinabox has signed a wholesale agreement this week with Telecom Wholesale to become their first mobile virtual network aggregator of the W-CDMA network. The 3-year deal will enable Telcoinabox to wholesale mobile voice and data services on the W-CDMA network, NZ's fastest 3G network. Three Telcos to offer 3G network from July 10-May-2010Digital Island, Telcoinabox and Zintel Cogent will begin offering 3G mobile services to their customers from July with the launch of Telecom Wholesale’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services. Telcoinabox NZ signs mobile deal with Telecom 07-May-2010
Telecommunications wholesaler and franchisor, Telcoinabox NZ has signed a wholesale agreement this week with Telecom Wholesale to become their first mobile virtual network aggregator of the W-CDMA network. Bursting out of the box - Profile in Wealth Creator Magazine 02-Apr-2010Recently, in Wealth Creator Magazine, the story behind Damian Kay and telcoinabox was published. Find out where we started and where we are going. Telcoinabox and Telstra extend $100 million relationship 30-Mar-2010Telecommunications wholesaler and franchiser, Telcoinabox, has announced a one-year, $100 million contract extension with its most critical partner, Telstra Wholesale. Telcoinabox enters $100m deal with Telstra 30-Mar-2010Telecommunications wholesaler Telcoinabox has signed a $100 million deal with Telstra Wholesale to supply fixed line services, GSM mobile and DSL services to Telcoinabox's expanding service provider network. Feature Article - My Business Magazine 05-Mar-2010
Merit to front up yet again 07-Jan-2010TELCOINABOX Merit is on route to it’s homeland of Airlie Beach after a successful run at the 2009 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 7 January 2010 - Whitsunday Times Copyright 2010 APN Newspapers Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved Business is up 18-Nov-2009Franchisee managers were positive about the sector’s prospects as they joined Wealth Creator’s roundtable to discuss the issues affecting the industry Dial up an opportunity 31-Oct-2009Telcoinabox was formed in Australia in 2002, five years after the Australian telecommunications market was deregulated. Since then it has revolutionised the telco industry in Australia as the only telecommunications franchise system for individuals or existing businesses. Telcoinabox enables people or organisations to become a telecommunications provider, essentially phone companies, with all the latest offerings of mobile services, landlines, broadband, mobile broadband, VOIP and beyond. 31 October 2009 - New Zealand Herald © 2009 The New Zealand Herald Franchisor vs Franchisee? 28-Oct-2009Telco in a Box managing director Damian Kay says there are several steps to producing successful – and less stressful – business relationships within franchises Fight Back ’09: It’s my party 15-Oct-2009There were plenty of new initiatives launched and partnerships struck across the channel over the past week. Telecommunications consortium connecting communities to the NBN 06-Oct-2009A gated community in Queensland will be the first 'brownfield' development to roll out its own fibre to the home (FTTH) network connection. Become a local hero 26-Sep-2009Start your own telecommunication company with Telcoinabox 26 September 2009 - New Zealand Herald © 2009 The New Zealand Herald Industry welcomes Telstra break-up 23-Sep-2009A wave of jubilation has swept across the ICT industry following news of Telstra’s possible separation under the Federal Government’s proposed telecommunications reforms. Newcomers line up for NFE 21-Sep-2009BUDDING business owners seeking out the latest franchise investment opportunities could find what they are looking for at the National Franchise Exhibition, taking place on October 2 and 3 at Birmingham's NEC. 21 September 2009 - The Daily Express © 2009 Express Newspapers Resellers expect better products from a split Telstra 15-Sep-2009Australian IT and telecommunication service providers have applauded the Federal Government's proposed legislation to structurally separate Telstra into two distinct wholesale and retail entities. Catching a broadband customer’s eye 04-Sep-2009Analyst firm Ovum has released a report on the need for internet service providers and their resellers to offer more value-added services to customers. The NBN uncovered 06-Jul-2009The greatest telecommunications event in recent history will be make or break for the channel. Resellers need to start preparing their businesses now. NBN keeps industry guessing 30-Jun-2009One question still unresolved about the NBN is how much customers will pay for their 100Mbit connection. Chains of gold 29-Jun-2009Franchises are confident that the economic downturn will not affect their businesses in a negative way despite the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry showing a marked decrease in consumer confidence. IBISWorld statistics show that the franchise industry has been rapidly growing and making profit with Refund Home Loans leading the charge by achieving average growth revenues of 142 per cent, per annum. 29 January 2009 BRW Copyright 2009 Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved NBN will do away with Telstra litigation 17-Jun-2009The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Telecommunications Report 2007-08 showed the local telco industry is full of competition but bogged down in litigation and customer complaints. BRW Fastest Franchise 27-May-2009January 2008 — BRW Magazine
Telcoinabox appoints NZ CEO 04-May-2009Just one month after crossing the Tasman, Aussie telecommunications reseller, Telcoinabox has intensified its New Zealand presence after appointing a CEO and signing two franchisees. Telcoinabox nets multi-million dollar Telstra deal 22-Apr-2009April 2009 — www.arnnet.com.au"Telcoinabox nets multi-million dollar Telstra deal" Click here to read the full article [Website] telstra separation debate heats up on CRN 22-Apr-2009April 2009 — www.crn.com.au
Updated: Telstra Wholesale rolls out $16M deal with Telcoinabox 15-Apr-2009Australian-owned telecommunications reseller goes with Telstra Wholesale for ADSL2+ bandwidth. Chains of Controversy 05-Feb-2009Managing director of Telcoinabox, Damian Kay writes about his speaking appointment at the Franchise Council of Australia's national convention in Sydney. 5 February 2009 - BRW Copyright 2009 Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved Gold Coast Bulletin 01-Jan-2009January 2009 — Gold Coast Bulletin
ISPs: Telstra never took NBN seriously 16-Dec-2008Local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) claim Telstra’s approach to the NBN was not serious enough and say the telco brought disqualification upon itself. Telstra and Govt's NBN fall out bad for both sides 16-Dec-2008While outrage has been expressed over Telstra being ousted from the National Broadband Network (NBN) bid, it will prove to be a burden for the telco and the Government. Telcoinabox rides wholesale growth wave 26-Nov-2008Telecommunications franchiser and wholesaler, Telcoinabox, has reported a growth surge after shifting its focus onto the wholesale business. Telcoinabox changes business model 25-Nov-2008Australian telco reseller, Telcoinabox, takes advantage of what it deems as the ‘under serviced’ wholesale market. Telcoinabox signs reseller contract with Telecom NZ 21-Nov-2008Telecom New Zealand’s wholesale business has signed an agreement to supply Telcoinabox with fixed wire services. Telcoinabox shifts from franchising to wholesale 20-Nov-2008November 2008 — Communications Day
Telcoinabox signs reseller agreement with TelstraClear in NZ 17-Nov-2008Telcoinabox has signed an agreement with TelstraClear to resell fixed wire and mobile services to business customers through its wholesale model in New Zealand (NZ). Telcoinabox goes trans-Tasman with TNZ deal 21-Oct-2008October 2008
Brothers in business with telcoinabox 01-Sep-2008September 2008 — Business franchise
Telcoinabox overhauls management 18-Jul-2008Telecommunications wholesaler, Telcoinabox, has appointed two new executives as part of a management overhaul. Telcoinabox scores $3m contract 10-Jul-2008Telecommunications wholesale provider, Telcoinabox, has won a contract with utility and products provider, Imagine UN, worth $3 million in the first 12 months. Telcoinabox signs green-friendly Imagine Limited 09-Jul-2008Telecommunications wholesale provider and franchisor, Telcoinabox, has signed Imagine UN Limited. Telcoinabox's new deal with Imagine 30-Jun-2008July 2008
telcoinabox Release - Click here to read the full article [PDF] Comms Day - Click here to read the full article [PDF] ARN - Click here to read the full article [Website] CRN Australia - Click here to read the full article [Website] Signed, Sealed, Delivered 01-May-2008May 2008 — Wealth Creator
One out of the box 29-Apr-200829 March 2008 — smartcompany.com.au
Fast Starters. 4th place for 2008 24-Apr-200824 April 2008 — BRW
Fast Starters. Smooth Operator 24-Apr-200824 April 2008 — BRW
Growing up in Top End gave sense of freedom 03-Apr-20083 April 2008 — PUB: NT News
Optus signs Telcoinabox for 3G mobile resell deal worth $60M 17-Mar-2008Fresh off its deal to resell fixed wire and 2G mobile phone network, Australian telecommunications reseller and franchisor, Telcoinabox has signed a 3G Mobile and data deal with Optus, worth $60 million. Telcoinabox signs $60 million 3G mobile and data deal with Optus 17-Mar-200810 March 2008 — Optus
Telcoinabox acquires National Telephone Networks 10-Mar-200810 March 2008 — Aussiedial
Telstra engages telcoinabox for deal worth $60M 07-Mar-20087 March 2008 — CRN Australia
Telcoinabox signs $60 million deal with Telstra 06-Mar-20085 March 2008 — Telstra
Wholesaler signs $60m three year deal to source Telstra services 06-Mar-20086 March 2008 — Communications Day
Radio Interview 23-Feb-200823 February 2008 — 2UE
Click the play button below to listen from your browser [MP3] Damian, Damien score double hit 08-Feb-200808 February 2008 — MySmallBusiness - theage.com.au
Secrets of success 28-Jan-200828 January 2008 — CIO New Zealand
Dialing up a storm 01-Dec-2007January 2008 — My Business Magazine
Mobile phones on a leash 01-Dec-200722 September 2006 — The Australian Financial Review
Telcoinabox seeks international expansion 09-Nov-200709 November 2007 — Communications Day
Distribution Central makes top 10 fastest growing list 26-Oct-2007Distribution Central has leapt into eighth position in the 2007 BRW Fast 100 list of Australia's fastest growing companies. Telcoinabox ranks 7th in BRW's fast 100 list 25-Oct-200725 November 2007 — BRW Magazine
Customer Interview 01-Oct-2007October 2007 — Telstra wholesale Connect
How SMEs use telecommunications in business 01-May-20071 May 2007 — Business Connect
Click the play button below to listen from your browser [MP3] Telco answers call from God, censors mobile comms 21-Sep-200621 September 2006 — PC World
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