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Telcoinabox - BEATING BIG BUSINESS at its own game 11-Apr-2011
Telcoinabox operates in a competitive market dominated by two corporate giants. Why would you want to take them on?
The Telcoinabox franchise was launched in Australia in March 2004 and came to New Zealand just a year ago, offering people the chance to become their own telecommunications service provider and go head-to-head with some of the country’s largest businesses.
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Telcoinabox gets into SMB match-making 08-Feb-2011
Telecommunications 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-2010
Franchisors 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
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Positive franchise forecast for 2011 29-Nov-2010
Seven in 10 franchisors intend to recruit more franchisees in 2011 as their optimism returns to pre-GFC levels, new research has revealed
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Nuts and bolts 01-Nov-2010
When 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.
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The FCA and You – Now that you are a Franchisee... 25-Sep-2010
In 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.
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Telcoinabox Pty Ltd 21-Sep-2010
With the recent election throwing Australia's political environment into
chaos, telco franchise Telcoinabox has a simple request – "ensure the
NBN goes ahead".
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The FCA & you - buying a franchise 06-Sep-2010
In 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.
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Industry slams Coalition plans 12-Aug-2010
THE telecoms industry has savaged the Coalition's broadband policy, calling it a ''grab-bag'' of old ideas and rejecting it as a solution to long-term competition problems in the industry.
Nor does the Coalition's plan accommodate increasing demands for faster speeds, said the managing director of Telcoinabox, Damian Kay.
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Verdict on Lib plan: 'We might as well stay in the Dark Ages' 12-Aug-2010
THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS industry has savaged the Coalition's broadband policy, calling it a ''grab bag'' of old ideas and rejecting it as a solution to long-term competition problems.
Nor does the Coalition's plan accommodate demand for higher download speeds, according to the managing director of Telcoinabox, Damian Kay, a franchise company reselling fixed, mobile and data telecommunications.
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Suddenly, everybody’s a telephone company state of the telcos 06-Aug-2010
New 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
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Ennis to head development for Telcoinabox 27-Jul-2010
TELCOINABOX 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.
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Organic growth or acquisition - which way to grow? 23-Jul-2010
In 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.
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Dial up an opportunity 26-Jun-2010
Set 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
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Telstra Wholesale partners charmed by NBN deal 23-Jun-2010
The $11 billion agreement between Telstra and NBN Co has given Telstra
Wholesale resellers the confidence to create long term business plans
that include the National Broadband Network next to their incumbent
carrier.
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Telstra and NBN deal positive move for resellers 22-Jun-2010
The deal opens the door for bringing products quickly into the market like 4G and mobile broadband services
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Telcoinabox NZ in Telecom deal 08-Jun-2010
Telecommunications 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.
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Telcoinabox NZ poised to keep pace with change 01-Jun-2010
Alongside 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.
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Business Ready For Telecoms Entrepreneurs Telecom 12-May-2010
Think 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.
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Competition among telcos hotting up 11-May-2010
Telecom and Vodafone yesterday signalled their market intentions as the competition intensifies in New Zealand's telecommunications industry.
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Telecom New Zealand Signs Deal to Share 3G Networks with Three Telcos 11-May-2010
Telecom 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-2010
THINK 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.
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Telcoinabox signs $30 million 3G mobile and data deal with Telecom NZ 10-May-2010
Telecommunications 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.
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Three Telcos to offer 3G network from July 10-May-2010
Digital 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.
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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.
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Telcoinabox and Telstra extend $100 million relationship 30-Mar-2010
Telecommunications wholesaler and franchiser, Telcoinabox, has announced a one-year, $100 million contract extension with its most critical partner, Telstra Wholesale.
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Telcoinabox enters $100m deal with Telstra 30-Mar-2010
Telecommunications 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.
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Merit to front up yet again 07-Jan-2010
TELCOINABOX 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
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Business is up 18-Nov-2009
Franchisee managers were positive about the sector’s prospects as they joined Wealth Creator’s roundtable to discuss the issues affecting the industry
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Dial up an opportunity 31-Oct-2009
Telcoinabox 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
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Franchisor vs Franchisee? 28-Oct-2009
Telco in a Box managing director Damian Kay says there are several steps to producing successful – and less stressful – business relationships within franchises
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Fight Back ’09: It’s my party 15-Oct-2009
There were plenty of new initiatives launched and partnerships struck across the channel over the past week.
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Telecommunications consortium connecting communities to the NBN 06-Oct-2009
A gated community in Queensland will be the first 'brownfield' development to roll out its own fibre to the home (FTTH) network connection.
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Industry welcomes Telstra break-up 23-Sep-2009
A wave of jubilation has swept across the ICT industry following news of Telstra’s possible separation under the Federal Government’s proposed telecommunications reforms.
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Newcomers line up for NFE 21-Sep-2009
BUDDING 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
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Resellers expect better products from a split Telstra 15-Sep-2009
Australian IT and telecommunication service providers have applauded the Federal Government's proposed legislation to structurally separate Telstra into two distinct wholesale and retail entities.
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Catching a broadband customer’s eye 04-Sep-2009
Analyst firm Ovum has released a report on the need for internet service providers and their resellers to offer more value-added services to customers.
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The NBN uncovered 06-Jul-2009
The greatest telecommunications event in recent history will be make or break for the channel. Resellers need to start preparing their businesses now.
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NBN keeps industry guessing 30-Jun-2009
One question still unresolved about the NBN is how much customers will pay for their 100Mbit connection.
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Chains of gold 29-Jun-2009
Franchises 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
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NBN will do away with Telstra litigation 17-Jun-2009
The 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.
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Telcoinabox appoints NZ CEO 04-May-2009
Just one month after crossing the Tasman, Aussie telecommunications reseller, Telcoinabox has intensified its New Zealand presence after appointing a CEO and signing two franchisees.
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Updated: Telstra Wholesale rolls out $16M deal with Telcoinabox 15-Apr-2009
Australian-owned telecommunications reseller goes with Telstra Wholesale for ADSL2+ bandwidth.
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Chains of Controversy 05-Feb-2009
Managing 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
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How much revenue can the channel expect from NBN? 19-Jan-2009
For those in the channel anxiously waiting to see who wins the bid to build the federal government’s National Broadband Network (NBN), the good news is that the wait is almost over.
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ISPs: Telstra never took NBN seriously 16-Dec-2008
Local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) claim Telstra’s approach to the NBN was not serious enough and say the telco brought disqualification upon itself.
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Telstra and Govt's NBN fall out bad for both sides 16-Dec-2008
While 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.
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Telcoinabox rides wholesale growth wave 26-Nov-2008
Telecommunications franchiser and wholesaler, Telcoinabox, has reported a growth surge after shifting its focus onto the wholesale business.
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Telcoinabox changes business model 25-Nov-2008
Australian telco reseller, Telcoinabox, takes advantage of what it deems as the ‘under serviced’ wholesale market.
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Telcoinabox signs reseller contract with Telecom NZ 21-Nov-2008
Telecom New Zealand’s wholesale business has signed an agreement to supply Telcoinabox with fixed wire services.
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Telcoinabox shifts from franchising to wholesale 20-Nov-2008
November 2008 — Communications Day
"Aussie telecoms reseller Telcoinabox has signed an agreement with TelstraClear in New Zealand to
resell fixed wire and mobile services to business customers, including ISDN, PSTN Free
call0800/0500 and CDMA mobile services."
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Telcoinabox signs reseller agreement with TelstraClear in NZ 17-Nov-2008
Telcoinabox has signed an agreement with TelstraClear to resell fixed wire and mobile services to business customers through its wholesale model in New Zealand (NZ).
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Brothers in business with telcoinabox 01-Sep-2008
September 2008 — Business franchise
"If telecom, one of Australia's largest providers of business telecommunications solutions, is telcoinabox's most successful franchise. Donna Bennett chats with the young franchisees whose business has become a sensation in less than three years."
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Telcoinabox overhauls management 18-Jul-2008
Telecommunications wholesaler, Telcoinabox, has appointed two new executives as part of a management overhaul.
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Telcoinabox scores $3m contract 10-Jul-2008
Telecommunications wholesale provider, Telcoinabox, has won a contract with utility and products provider, Imagine UN, worth $3 million in the first 12 months.
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Telcoinabox signs green-friendly Imagine Limited 09-Jul-2008
Telecommunications wholesale provider and franchisor, Telcoinabox, has signed Imagine UN Limited.
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered 01-May-2008
May 2008 — Wealth Creator
"Entrepreneur Damian Kay has revolutionised the telecommunications market by providing a one-stop-shop for small business needs. He spoke to Joanne McCulloch about becoming a $100m firm and going global."
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One out of the box 29-Apr-2008
29 March 2008 — smartcompany.com.au
"telcoinabox sprang into life half a decade ago, financed in part by founder Damian Kay’s credit card. He tells the lessons he learnt on the way to making his business a multi-million dollar success. "
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Fast Starters. Smooth Operator 24-Apr-2008
24 April 2008 — BRW
"It is rare that when a business takes off, others don't try to copy it - particularly when there is little to stop someone using the same business model."
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Growing up in Top End gave sense of freedom 03-Apr-2008
3 April 2008 — PUB: NT News
"A FORMER Darwin man has built his own business from scratch to become one of Australia top telecommunications
executives."
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Optus signs Telcoinabox for 3G mobile resell deal worth $60M 17-Mar-2008
Fresh 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.
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Telcoinabox signs $60 million 3G mobile and data deal with Optus 17-Mar-2008
10 March 2008 — Optus
"Telecommunications reseller and franchisor, telcoinabox has signed a $60 million 3G Mobile and data deal with Optus. telcoinabox will wholesale services to its small to medium enterprises (SME) customer base from August 2008."
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Telcoinabox acquires National Telephone Networks 10-Mar-2008
10 March 2008 — Aussiedial
"Telecommunications reseller and franchisor, telcoinabox has acquired Aussiedial’s Voice over IP (VoIP) and ADSL national network, National Telephone Networks to expand its existing infrastructure and support its services providers’ demand for more Internet Protocol (IP) services."
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Telstra engages telcoinabox for deal worth $60M 07-Mar-2008
7 March 2008 — CRN Australia
"Australian telecommunications reseller and franchisor, telcoinabox has resigned a deal with Telstra Wholesale to resell its fixed wire and 2G mobile phone network to its service providers’ small to medium enterprises (SME) customer base. According to telcoinabox’s general manager Paul Line, the deal is worth $60 million."
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Telcoinabox signs $60 million deal with Telstra 06-Mar-2008
5 March 2008 — Telstra
"Telecommunications reseller and franchisor, telcoinabox has signed a $60 million deal with Telstra Wholesale to resell its fixed wire and 2G mobile phone network to its service providers’ small to medium enterprises (SME) customer base."
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Wholesaler signs $60m three year deal to source Telstra services 06-Mar-2008
6 March 2008 — Communications Day
"Telecoms wholesaler telcoinabox has signed a reseller deal with Telstra Wholesale to resell its
fixed wire and 2G cellular phone network to its service providers’ SME customer base."
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Damian, Damien score double hit 08-Feb-2008
08 February 2008 — MySmallBusiness - theage.com.au
"Building one multi-million dollar telecommunication company is impressive. Building two is almost unthinkable. But this is exactly what the founders of telecommunications franchise telcoinabox, Damian Kay and Damien Gould, have done in the space of five years."
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Secrets of success 28-Jan-2008
28 January 2008 — CIO New Zealand
"Starting and running a business is precarious - just surviving the first few years is a milestone and achieving fast growth is still rarer. With skills shortages, a restrictive investment capital."
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Dialing up a storm 01-Dec-2007
January 2008 — My Business Magazine
"Franchised telecommunications reseller, telcoinabox, is riding a fast growing business with a unique telecoms business model that is now focusing on international markets."
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Mobile phones on a leash 01-Dec-2007
22 September 2006 — The Australian Financial Review
"A mobile phone service developed to limit contact between a strict religious group and the outside world could, if parents have their way, soon be in the hands of teenagers who rack up huge phone bill."
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Telcoinabox seeks international expansion 09-Nov-2007
09 November 2007 — Communications Day
"Virtual telco company telcoinabox is seeking to expand its Australian operations following a recent win, coming 7th in the recently published 'BRW Fast 100' list. Managing Director Damian Kay spoke with CommsDay, claiming that ongoing growth in the company will lead to significant changes in the coming year – including structural changes and expanding the business into the UK and New Zealand."
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Distribution Central makes top 10 fastest growing list 26-Oct-2007
Distribution Central has leapt into eighth position in the 2007 BRW Fast 100 list of Australia's fastest growing companies.
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Telcoinabox ranks 7th in BRW's fast 100 list 25-Oct-2007
25 November 2007 — BRW Magazine
"That the complex world of telecommunications would one day be simplified and compressed into a franchise model is almost unthinkable. Yet that is what telcoinabox has done."
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Customer Interview 01-Oct-2007
October 2007 — Telstra wholesale Connect
"Damian Kay, Managing Director of Telco In A Box, tells us why a customer-focused account management relationship and wholesale's high level of support is crucial to the growth of his telecommunications business."
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How SMEs use telecommunications in business 01-May-2007
1 May 2007 — Business Connect
"A recent survey undertaken by telcoinabox to find out how SMEs use telecommunications in business revealed that SMEs choose resellers over large providers."
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Telco answers call from God, censors mobile comms 21-Sep-2006
21 September 2006 — PC World
"New SIM card technology launched this week will give parents, companies and even religious leaders greater power to censor mobile phone usage."
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Telcoinabox managing director, Damian Kay was recently interviewed for the cover story of 