Vodafone - New Zealand

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Vodafone (New Zealand) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 3 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vodafone (New Zealand). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.vodafone.co.nz/

Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates

Vodafone New Zealand offers a comprehensive mobile network experience, with significant achievements in various performance metrics. Here are some key points about Vodafone New Zealand's mobile network:

  1. Speed Performance:

    • Overall Speed: Vodafone users experienced the fastest average overall speeds in New Zealand, with an average download speed of 41.8 Mbps, making it the winner of the Download Speed Experience award.
    • 5G Speed: Vodafone also had the edge in terms of 5G download speeds, with an average of 64.5 Mbps, significantly ahead of Spark’s 53.2 Mbps.
    • Upload Speed: Vodafone users saw the second-fastest average overall upload speeds, with a score of 9.7 Mbps, just behind 2degrees’ 11.4 Mbps.

  2. Regional Performance:

    • Vodafone won outright in the Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, and Waikato regions for Download Speed Experience and shared victories with Spark in Auckland and Wellington.
    • For Upload Speed Experience, Vodafone tied with 2degrees in the Bay of Plenty and was part of a three-way tie in Wellington.

  3. 5G Experience:

    • Vodafone users had the best experience when streaming video, playing multiplayer mobile games, and using voice apps over a 5G network, making it the sole winner of the 5G Video Experience, 5G Games Experience, and 5G Voice App Experience awards.

  4. Future Developments:

    • Vodafone has announced plans to roll out 4G or 5G to all locations where it currently provides a 3G service by the end of August 2024, which will enable it to switch off its 3G network and improve user experience by refarming its 3G spectrum.
    • Vodafone will rebrand itself to One New Zealand in early 2023 following its purchase by Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management in 2019.

Overall, Vodafone New Zealand's mobile network provides a robust and fast experience, particularly in terms of 5G speeds and overall download speeds.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Vodafone New Zealand uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is utilized for GSM services, providing coverage across the country. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the available information.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Vodafone New Zealand uses the 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for GSM services. This band is utilized to provide additional capacity in areas with high demand, such as major business districts and large shopping malls. The deployment of this band was initiated to enhance network coverage and capacity.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Vodafone New Zealand uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks and devices. The UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) band has a duplex spacing of 190 MHz and channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Vodafone New Zealand uses UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM) for its mobile network. This band is deployed for both GSM and UMTS services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Vodafone New Zealand uses LTE band B3 (1800 MHz +). It was deployed in December 2013.
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Vodafone New Zealand uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT). This band was added to Vodafone New Zealand's network on August 4, 2024.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Vodafone New Zealand uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was added to Vodafone New Zealand's network on August 4, 2024.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Vodafone New Zealand uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which operates at 3500 MHz. This band is used for Time-Division Duplex (TDD) mode. The operating band spans from 3300 to 3800 MHz, and it supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 to 100 MHz.

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