Global Stories

Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be

The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Ultrafast Fibre

Vodafone announces pricing for gigabit broadband plans

After spending $22 million & partnering with Huawei, much of the cable network Vodafone inherited by acquiring TelstraClear is now capable of gigabit.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016

Vodafone

Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle

Spark is offering a $100 gift voucher to customers who return their Note7 devices, as a gesture of appreciation for their patience and cooperation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Vodafone & Nokia showcase first public 5G network trial in Sydney

Vodafone Australia and Nokia have showcased the first glimpse of 5G speeds at a public demonstration in Sydney yesterday morning.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016

Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone promises better customer service for all New Zealanders

Vodafone to enhance customer focus and service after complaints. Issues include charges, invoicing, and mobile plan confusion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Unified Communications

2degrees wants to bridge connections for SuperGold Card holders

2degrees offers discounts for SuperGold Card holders, giving them up to NZD $20 off monthly and broadband plans to help keep older Kiwis connected.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016

Unified Communications

2degrees' lips are sealed on rumoured Australian telco sale

2degrees remains tight-lipped on speculation about a possible AUD $900 million acquisition by Australian telco TPG, quelling merger rumours.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Unified Communications

Two big Government contract wins for Vodafone

Vodafone wins government contracts with Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Ministry of Justice.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 - more bling for less cha-ching

Only costing $349, the spec and performance of the Ultra 7 equates to solid bang for buck value, and it doesn't look or feel like a budget device.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus

NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery

The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake

New Zealand's telecoms networks remain operational after earthquakes off the South Island, according to Vodafone and Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

Prepay

Vodafone Lights a fire under NZ's prepay market with My Flex Prepaid

Vodafone NZ launches My Flex Prepaid plans, allowing customers to customize voice, data, and text allocations.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016

Cyberbullying

Vodafone Foundation awards three new tech grants to help Kiwi youth

The Vodafone Foundation will fund three technology development grants to Zeal, Gamelabs and Sticks'n'Stones in order to help NZ youth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Network Infrastructure

Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea

Specialised undersea cable ship, Ile de Re, arrives in Auckland to lay final section of Tasman Global Access cable. #technology #Broadband.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Internet of Things

Vodafone to help take innovative Kiwi irrigation solution global

WaterForce partners with Vodafone to take its IoT irrigation innovation, SCADAfarm, international. The collaboration will boost global export opportunities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016