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GSMA predicts one billion new mobile subscribers by 2020
Health Technologies

GSMA predicts one billion new mobile subscribers by 2020

By 2020 an additional one billion people will become mobile subscribers, according to a new GSMA report published at the 2015 Mobile World Congress.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015

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Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Unified Communications

Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package

Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury
Unified Communications

Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury

Spark New Zealand has been working with local councils to provide rural residents access to better, faster broadband and mobile data services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors
Unified Communications

5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors

5G wireless technology is becoming a major focus for operators, with initial standards set for 2020, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition

Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
In-vehicle wireless solutions: Connecting people and communities
Wireless Networks

In-vehicle wireless solutions: Connecting people and communities

In the past decade transportation technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, and wireless connectivity has become a great enabler for communities.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth
4G technology

4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth

The global LTE market is set to grow at a significant 78.6% CAGR until 2019 due to a rising demand for high-speed broadband.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Could we have 5G as soon as next year?
Unified Communications

Could we have 5G as soon as next year?

Verizon has announced its 'aggressive' roadmap for fifth-generation, or 5G, wireless technology, beginning by launching field trials next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Key mobile broadband advancements on the horizon
Unified Communications

Key mobile broadband advancements on the horizon

Mobile broadband set for transformation as LTE paves the way for the 5G revolution, promising faster, more efficient networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Vodafone completes 4G upgrade, offers customers money-back guarantee
Unified Communications

Vodafone completes 4G upgrade, offers customers money-back guarantee

Vodafone says it is 'so confident' in its mobile network, it will provide a money-back guarantee to new customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
2degrees continues 4G network rollout
Unified Communications

2degrees continues 4G network rollout

2degrees' 4G network now reaches almost 60% of the New Zealand population, following the second stage of the telco's 4G rollout.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Unified Communications

Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site

Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Woosh narrows annual loss as accounts tagged by auditor
4G technology

Woosh narrows annual loss as accounts tagged by auditor

Woosh Wireless's financial statements have been tagged by its auditor as the internet service provider narrowed its annual loss by clamping down on co.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract
Unified Communications

Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract

Vodafone sets sail with Fullers, bringing free 3G/4G Wi-Fi to Auckland's ferry passengers, enhancing travel with on-water connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G
Unified Communications

Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G

The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests
Unified Communications

Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests

Vodafone's VoLTE success hints at a revolution in NZ's mobile calling with instant connection and HD voice over its growing 4G network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Woosh annual sales fall on dwindling customer numbers, parent accounts show
4G technology

Woosh annual sales fall on dwindling customer numbers, parent accounts show

Woosh Wireless, the local internet service provider, reported a 14 percent drop in annual sales as it shed customers, while clamping down on costs.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2014
Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings
Unified Communications

Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings

Spark NZ leaps ahead in 4G race, covering 2/3 of the population with superior mobile data services and promising further enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014