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2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
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
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
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
Update: Vodafone network back in business
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
Vodafone network down and out
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
Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network
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
Vodafone sorry for service disruption
Unified Communications

Vodafone sorry for service disruption

Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2010

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Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Unified Communications

Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM

Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Telecommunications 8 Review July 2010 industry voices Qualcomm Its a jungle out there
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