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Vodafone and AWS create unique Kiwi voice for Amazon Connect
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone and AWS create unique Kiwi voice for Amazon Connect

Vodafone New Zealand has announced the launch of a Kiwi voice for Amazon Connect, the omnichannel cloud contact centre.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Vodafone increases IoT network footprint
Unified Communications

Vodafone increases IoT network footprint

Vodafone aims to provide IoT coverage to the majority of New Zealand's agricultural land as it expands its NB-IoT network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Vodafone rolls out 5G services to Whanganui
Unified Communications

Vodafone rolls out 5G services to Whanganui

Vodafone expands 5G coverage in Manawatū-Whanganui, offering faster connectivity and increased mobile capacity to the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband

Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Vodafone offers Ambit's chatbot tech to contact centre customers
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone offers Ambit's chatbot tech to contact centre customers

A new partnership between Vodafone New Zealand and Ambit is bringing AI-based chatbots to Vodafone's contact centre customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Vodafone switches on 5G for Palmerston North
Unified Communications

Vodafone switches on 5G for Palmerston North

It's part of the telco's network investment programme, through which 'hundreds of millions of dollars' are pumped into the country's digital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Google Cloud and Vodafone expand partnership
Hyperscale

Google Cloud and Vodafone expand partnership

The new deal will facilitate the creation of a new integrated data platform which can move data from multiple systems into the cloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Vodafone New Zealand first Kiwi business to receive specialised AWS accreditation
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone New Zealand first Kiwi business to receive specialised AWS accreditation

Vodafone New Zealand has been accepted into the Amazon Connect Service Delivery Program, making it the first business in Aotearoa to be awarded this status.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Unified Communications

Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills

Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
5G comes to the Mount as Vodafone starts rolling out next gen mobile tech in the Bay of Plenty
Unified Communications

5G comes to the Mount as Vodafone starts rolling out next gen mobile tech in the Bay of Plenty

Locals and businesses in parts of Tauranga can now connect to Vodafone 5G and the coverage footprint will soon expand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme

Vodafone New Zealand is fast-tracking its regional investment program to improve mobile phone and internet coverage across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone
Cybersecurity

Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone

Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Vodafone's copper landline network to be axed next year
Phone

Vodafone's copper landline network to be axed next year

10,000 customers are still using its copper phone network, but they will need to move to voice over fibre, wireless, UltraFast HFC, or copper broadband (VoIP).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Microsoft

Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup

Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Vodafone NZ launches new remote working security tool
Firewalls

Vodafone NZ launches new remote working security tool

Partnering with Palo Alto Networks, the solution uses advanced threat protection technology to safeguard users and ensures a secure remote working environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product
AI Security

Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product

Vodafone NZ launches cloud-based cyber security product to protect against ransomware, malware, and data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act
Commerce Commission

Vodafone guilty of nine breaches of Fair Trading Act

In a ruling from the Auckland District Court last week, Vodafone NZ was guilty of being 'liable to mislead' consumers about the nature of its FibreX service.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report
4G technology

NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report

However there were notable disparities in users' experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021