4G technology stories

MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.

Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.

Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Telstra confirms plans to retire its 3G network by 2024 to bolster 4G/5G infrastructure, enhancing coverage and reliability.

Federated Wireless partners VMware to deliver private networks
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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uc
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The managed connectivity service accelerates edge digital transformation and will become initially available in the current quarter (FY23 Q3).

Farewell to the 3G network
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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uc
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wireless networks
With the development of 4G networks in the 2010s and teens, the importance of 3G networks in Australia began to decline.

Permaconn launches RAPIDlink 4G secure managed IoT service
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
RAPIDlink provides integrators, MSP and OEMs with a single-vendor managed IoT solution featuring plug-and-play installation and a single point of contact.

Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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telco
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4g technology
With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.

The IoT heyday is here, and it’s running on existing 4G networks
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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While 5G is in the spotlight, most IoT applications will continue to run on 4G until the end of the decade, according to a report.

Powertec expands wireless technology business in Australia
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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Powertec expands into Australian manufacturing and monitoring sector amid increased demand for wireless technology solutions.

Check the best options for scaling migration performance
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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migration
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data analytics
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martech
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly quote on work can be applied to IT data migration. Know the factors that affect performance.

Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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Vodafone NZ to shut down 3G network by August 2024, giving customers a two-year notice period to transition to 4G or 5G.

Harnessing the power of 5G for advanced operational success
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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5g & beyond
Switching from 4G to 5G networks brings groundbreaking advancements that can help businesses grow revenue 2.5 times faster, says Accenture research.

Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
Wed, 18th May 2022
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Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.

D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range
Thu, 12th May 2022
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smartphones
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cloud services
D-Link ANZ has announced the launch of its new G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router as part of the new EAGLE PRO AI Series.

Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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network infrastructure
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Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.

2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from Ookla
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.

Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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4g technology
Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.

Orcon scraps business & residential internet plans for more 'tailored' approach
Mon, 24th May 2021
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Vocus-owned ISP Orcon is replacing its 'business' and 'residential' plans with a tailored approach to meet every customer's needs.

NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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2degrees
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vodafone
However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.