Behind Spark’s slow-burn 4.5G plan
Last week Spark installed new technology on five Queenstown cellular towers. They mean the region now has New Zealand’s fastest mobile data network. The Queenstown towers join one-off upgraded Spark...
View ArticleSpark adds Cambridge, Turangi to 4.5G network
Spark press release: Spark announced today that Cambridge and Turangi have become the latest towns capable of getting the fastest mobile data speeds in the country, as 4.5G is switched on in the two...
View ArticleEmirates in-flight wi-fi: More despair than OnAir
While one trip is not enough to write a definitive review of Emirates OnAir inflight Wi-fi service, I’m not masochistic enough to put myself through the experience a second time. So this is an...
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Unravelling 5G part 1: Don’t expect a big bang
Visitors to this year’s Mobile World Congress were bombarded with messages emphasising that 2019 is the year of 5G mobile. At the giant Huawei stand and a mini-conference the day before the main event...
View Article2degrees almost unlimited mobile plan looks the deal
A new unlimited mobile plan from 2degrees can be yours for as little as NZ$40 a month if you are on a shared account. If only one person pays the bill it’s NZ$85. This makes it the best bang-for-buck...
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Talking about 5G mobile on TV3 with Duncan Garner
A short introduction to 5G mobile for a non-technical audience including the important message that the wireless spectrum it uses is not going to hurt anyone. The argument here is ridiculously simple,...
View ArticleRemote working back in fashion as pandemic fears spread
At Tech.pinions Carolina Milanesi writes about remote working during the COVID-19 epidemic: There has been a lot of talk over the last week of how COVID-19 might be the pivotal moment for remote...
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Vodafone’s disappearing 5G premium
Vodafone says it is: “…delaying the expected $10 monthly add-on charge for 5G through to July 2021.” It’s a safe bet that no-one will ever get to pay a surcharge for using the company’s new mobile...
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New Zealand’s weird showing in ITU affordability rankings
If you look at the latest International Telecommunications Union affordability rankings you’d get the impression that New Zealand is doing better than Australia at mobile, but is behind on fixed...
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Vodafone, 2degrees shine in mobile experience report
Tutela says Vodafone has New Zealand’s fastest mobile data. It wins with downloads and uploads. The mobile industry research company says 2degrees has the highest consistent quality and the best...
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