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One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand

One NZ has switched off its 2G and 3G networks nationwide, freeing spectrum for faster 4G and 5G and leaving holdouts needing new phones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Telecommunications 8 Review July 2010 industry voices Qualcomm Its a jungle out there

2G. 3G. 4G. Anyone who has even momentarily lingered around the world of mobile broadband knows it can be a jungle of Gs – or generations – out there.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

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2G and 3G networks are 'open doors' for cyber attacks

Security researchers have warned about SS7 for decades, however, the vulnerabilities have become more severe in recent years.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G

2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Unified Communications

Update: Vodafone network back in business

The cause of this morning's mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Vodafone network down and out

Customers nationwide using the 2G, 3G and 4G network may be having difficulty making and receiving calls, TXTs and using data.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network

Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011