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Vodafone boosts its 4G network in New South Wales
4G technology

Vodafone boosts its 4G network in New South Wales

As a result of the upgrades, some older devices that are only compatible with 3G 2100MHz spectrum will no longer work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Vodafone stories

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Unified Communications

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband

The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ
Commerce Commission

Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ

Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition
Unified Communications

Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition

The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch

Chief executives from New Zealand's largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
SOLD: Infratil & partner snap up Vodafone NZ
Infratil

SOLD: Infratil & partner snap up Vodafone NZ

Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management have jointly acquired Vodafone New Zealand for NZD $3.4 billion, edging out rivals like KKR and TPG Capital.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Vodafone NZ into the finalists for Rainbow Excellence Awards
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ into the finalists for Rainbow Excellence Awards

The Rainbow Excellence Awards are fast approaching, and one telco is celebrating about being among the finalists.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship
Unified Communications

NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Vodafone Group picks up Kiwi domestic violence initiative
Vodafone

Vodafone Group picks up Kiwi domestic violence initiative

Vodafone New Zealand's extra 10 days of 'safe leave' for its employees has now been implemented in a total of 25 countries.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Vodafone sets latest round of redundancies into motion
Telstra

Vodafone sets latest round of redundancies into motion

Vodafone has offered the bulk of its staff voluntary redundancy with rumours saying it aims to drop as many as 400 of its 2700 employees.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Vodafone stories

ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone
Infratil

ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Infratil Limited to acquire up to 50% of the shares in Vodafone New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Vodafone begins Voice over LTE (4G) rollout, a first for NZ
4G technology

Vodafone begins Voice over LTE (4G) rollout, a first for NZ

Vodafone launches New Zealand's first Voice over LTE (VoLTE), starting in Auckland's North Shore, enhancing call quality and speed for 4G users.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Infratil throws its hat into the buyer's market for Vodafone NZ
Commerce Commission

Infratil throws its hat into the buyer's market for Vodafone NZ

Infratil eyes Vodafone NZ buy amid stiff competition and turbulent times, as the telco faces mass layoffs, fines, and leadership changes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Online Safety

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of
Social Media

AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of

How to DAD is the star of a driver distraction video that explains some of the more…. Unconventional ways to keep yourself away from your phone while driving.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019