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Vodafone New Zealand rolls out 800G technology with Ciena
Unified Communications

Vodafone New Zealand rolls out 800G technology with Ciena

Vodafone New Zealand becomes the first provider in the country to deploy 800G technology, enabling high data capacity and faster speeds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2020
Vodafone NZ moves forward on digital reinvention with appointment of strategy officer
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ moves forward on digital reinvention with appointment of strategy officer

Mooney will be tasked with helping to guide the business through its ongoing reinvention towards becoming a more digitally focused business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Vodafone rolls out contact centre solution powered by AWS
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone rolls out contact centre solution powered by AWS

The solution is designed to support organisations with their customer experience strategies, as well as customer contact and engagements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone
Unified Communications

2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone

2degrees unveils infrastructure sharing deal to end national roaming and complete its network while reaching NZ$1bn infrastructure investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
Vodafone's Farmside: Rural internet connections triple
Unified Communications

Vodafone's Farmside: Rural internet connections triple

Rural broadband provider Farmside has experienced a 300% increase in new customers following the COVID-19 crisis in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Vodafone launches OPPO 5G smartphones to NZ market
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches OPPO 5G smartphones to NZ market

Vodafone has launched new affordable 5G smartphones into the New Zealand market, the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G and the Find X2 Lite 5G.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
New Zealand Telecommunications Forum

Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks

Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
'Digital landscape has shifted considerably' - Vodafone NZ COVID-19 update
Unified Communications

'Digital landscape has shifted considerably' - Vodafone NZ COVID-19 update

Vodafone NZ has today released its latest information on how New Zealanders are using the internet and cell services as social lives roar back to life.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Vodafone NZ opens stores, offices under alert level 2, with restrictions
Hybrid & Remote Work

Vodafone NZ opens stores, offices under alert level 2, with restrictions

Vodafone NZ reopens offices and stores under alert level 2 with heightened safety protocols including contact tracing, physical distancing, and PPE.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ

Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3
Vodafone

Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3

Mobile data usage has seen an increase since exiting alert level 4, as restrictions ease and people leave their homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
Vodafone NZ delays 5G add on cost for one year
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ delays 5G add on cost for one year

 Vodafone New Zealand has announced it will delay the $10 monthly add-on charge for the use of 5G through to July 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ reports boom in demand for .nz domain names

During New Zealand's level 4 lockdown, .nz domain websites saw record traffic due to increased online activity as citizens worked and learned from home.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic
Hybrid & Remote Work

Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic

Vodafone NZ reported a massive internet traffic surge when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced potential easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'

Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
NZTA

Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Vodafone sells Auckland customer data centre to Plan B
Hyperscale

Vodafone sells Auckland customer data centre to Plan B

Plan B will take over both operations and management of the facility, while customers will see no difference in operations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Vodafone renews partnership with Soprano for enterprise SMS
Partner Programmes

Vodafone renews partnership with Soprano for enterprise SMS

Since Soprano and Vodafone began working together in 2016, demand for cloud-based mobile messaging services has continued to surge.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020