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National grid operator Transpower has signed a $20 million-plus 10-year deal for enhanced fibre services in the South Island from TelstraClear's Next IP Network.
TelstraClear completed its 950km South Island fibre ring in January.
Transpower chief executive Patrick Strange said connecting to 19 sites in the South Island via the fibre ring would help Transpower to build a consistent, resilient infrastructure.
