Media Release
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Slingshot is pleased to announce the launch of their new unbundled voice and broadband services which have been designed to create a user experience that will not be matched by competitors.

Slingshot’s General Manager, Mark Callander says, the services launched today reflect our ongoing commitment to developing the NZ communications market and delighting our customers. As the name of the new service suggests, the next BIG THING has been designed offer a range of features that are unparalleled in the home market at low monthly prices.

Callander continues “the entry level package, THE BEGINNERS THING, starts at just $69.95 and includes broadband services, homeline and over 20 Easyphone features. That’s right, standard services such as voicemail, call forward, do not disturb are all part of the entry level plan at no extra cost. In addition to this, customers will benefit from features such as Wake Up Call, Caller Tunes, Voicemail to Email, Remote Call Back and much more.”

“Our focus over the next few months is migrating existing customers that already have voice and broadband services with Slingshot to the next BIG THING packages, however there has also been high demand from customers new to Slingshot wanting the service” says Callander.

The next BIG THING is now available in Auckland from the 40 exchanges that have been unbundled by Vodafone with other regions expected in the New Year.

For more information, check out www.slingshot.co.nz/bigthing

Mark Callander
General Manager
Slingshot

Established in 1996, CallPlus is New Zealand’s third largest fixed line, voice and internet company offering a full range of communication services in both business and residential markets through its CallPlus and Slingshot brands. The company has a strong focus on innovation, service delivery and building customer value which has contributed to the significant customer and revenue growth over the last five years. For more information visit www.callplus.co.nz and www.slingshot.co.nz