Vodafone expresses doubts about shape of broadband plan

Vodafone is a willing investor in the government's plan to roll out fibre to 75% of New Zealand homes provided it can develop an "attractive" business case.

However, it says in its submission to the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) that the business case around the project needs further work as the costs are likely ot be higher than expected. And that is just one of a number of reservations the company expresses about the plan and the process around its implementation.

"We have had only a limited time to evaluate the concept in detail. Accordingly our response is still at a very high level and a lot more work will be needed to be conducted by us on our business case before we would be in a position to confirm any investment," the company says.