2degrees eyes roaming market worth $100Mn/year (New Zealand)

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: 2degrees, the upcoming operator in New Zealand, is eyeing a slice of the roaming market, wherein foreign operators pay the operator to allow their subscribers to use mobile phones while roaming in New Zealand. The operator will target international tourist as a key part of its sales strategy.
Chief commercial officer Bill McCabe says 2degrees has signed roaming agreements with over 150 international carriers.

A lot of networks have knocked on our door as previously they have only been able to get deals with Vodafone.”
The CCO has reportedly estimated that the market is worth $100 million a year, although it is anticipated that Vodafone at present is charging premium rates as before the launch of Telecom’s XT network and 2degrees upcoming network, they had the monopoly in the market.