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

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One NZ has switched off its 2G and 3G networks nationwide, freeing spectrum for faster 4G and 5G and leaving holdouts needing new phones.
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Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
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LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.
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TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
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Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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Reolink unveils Boxing Day deals on 4K security kit

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Reolink launches Australian Boxing Day sale with up to 48% off 4K home security kits, led by the Go Ultra solar 4G camera bundle.
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D-Link launches 4G LTE industrial modem for remote operations

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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D-Link unveils the DWM-311 4G LTE industrial modem, offering secure, remote connectivity for mission-critical operations with simple plug-and-play setup.
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MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.
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Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.
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Federated Wireless partners VMware to deliver private networks

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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The managed connectivity service accelerates edge digital transformation and will become initially available in the current quarter (FY23 Q3).
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Check the best options for scaling migration performance

Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly quote on work can be applied to IT data migration. Know the factors that affect performance.
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Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024

Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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Vodafone NZ to shut down 3G network by August 2024, giving customers a two-year notice period to transition to 4G or 5G.
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Harnessing the power of 5G for advanced operational success

Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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Switching from 4G to 5G networks brings groundbreaking advancements that can help businesses grow revenue 2.5 times faster, says Accenture research.
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Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools

Wed, 18th May 2022
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Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.
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D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range

Thu, 12th May 2022
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D-Link ANZ has announced the launch of its new G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router as part of the new EAGLE PRO AI Series.
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Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms

Mon, 2nd May 2022
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Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.
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2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from Ookla

Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.
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Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.