Mark Frater

Mark Frater has a diverse work experience in the telecommunications industry. Mark started their career as a Design Engineer at Telecom New Zealand in 1986 and worked there until 1991. Mark then worked as an Electronics Project Engineer at Fisher and Paykel from 1991 to 1996.

Frater then joined Clear Communications in 1996 as a Domestic Operations Manager, where they played a key role in developing interconnection strategies and managing relationships with wholesale customers. Mark also led the deployment of Points of Presence for the launch of ISP ClearNet. Frater left Clear Communications in 2001.

In 2000, Frater became a CTO/Director at both Mercury Telecommunications and Quicksilver Internet Limited. At Quicksilver, they were a founding shareholder and played a pivotal role in growing the customer base to over 10,000 customers. Quicksilver offered various internet and telephony services. Mark continued in these roles until 2006.

Frater then worked as a Network Integration and Development Manager at Woosh Wireless Limited from 2006 to 2007. Mark successfully executed the commercial handover of Quicksilver's sale to Woosh and integrated the network into Woosh's core network.

From 2007 to 2010, Frater served as a Technology and Regulatory Advisor at Compass Communications. Mark then became the Head of Design at Compass Communications from 2010 to 2016, where they were responsible for planning, designing, and building new networks and services for internet access and broadband.

Finally, Frater became the Chief Technologist at Compass Communications in 2016 and continues to hold this position.

Mark Frater completed their Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from The University of Auckland, from 1996 to 1999. Prior to that, they attended Avondale College from 1980 to 1985, although the specific degree and field of study they pursued at Avondale College are not provided. Additionally, Mark Frater obtained the certification of Certified Alvarion System Specialist (BreezeMAX FDD) from Alvarion Training Services in August 2008.