Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
Check our new Geekzone Price Comparison web site for electronics prices in New Zealand.


Forums › Apple iOS › What Spec iPad2 would I need for Vodafone 3G in NZ


55 posts

Master Geek
Topic # 90345 20-Sep-2011 08:54 Send private message

I have the option of one of two spec iPad2s from the USA

1. Wi-Fi + 3G for CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)

2. Wi-Fi + 3G model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

As I plan to use it on the NZ Vodafone 3G network I assume that I would need the 2nd model and the CDMA version would only be good for Telecom.

Is that correct?

Create new topic
BDFL
43710 posts

Uber Geek

Administrator
Trusted
Geekzone
Subscriber
  Reply # 523395 20-Sep-2011 09:26 Send private message

Telecom XT is a UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA network and has been since launch. The old Telecom CDMA network is being discontinued in 2012 and you can't connect imported devices to it anyway.

This means model #1 wouldn't work in New Zealand at all.

Model #2 works in all New Zealand mobile networks. Some would even dare say it works better on Telecom than anything else, not because of the model, but because Telecom's network just seems to be... better.





Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) 

Geekzone Price comparison | Amazon Kindle order page | How to get the best out of Geekzone | New Zealand IT Jobs | Geekzone News | Jinglebugs 

13302 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Vodafone NZ
Subscriber
  Reply # 523399 20-Sep-2011 09:35 Send private message

option 2




Systems Engineer Vodafone NZ

http://forum.vodafone.co.nz

Hawkes Bay
8481 posts

Uber Geek

Mod Emeritus
Trusted
Subscriber
  Reply # 523531 20-Sep-2011 14:10 Send private message

freitasm: not because of the model, but because Telecom's network just seems to be... better.

johnr: option 2


I agree with the above posters.

I also quoted out of context to make it look like JohnR says Telecoms network is better.

Maybe he does think that?

I don't know.




Visit http://www.thecloud.net.nz for New Zealand based Hosted Exchange, Virtual Servers, Web Hosting, FTP Backup & more.
(1GB free FTP storage, or larger plans from $5.75)
 
 - Setup your own mailserver at home on Ubuntu Server - full step by step howto here.
 - Have you seen this: Nathan "KFC4LIFE" Dunn.



55 posts

Master Geek
  Reply # 523867 21-Sep-2011 08:52 Send private message

Thanks for the quick replies.

Number 2 it is. Maybe its time to retry Telecom. I left them ages ago after getting fed up with their service in the mobile and internet arenas.

Create new topic



Twitter »
Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new jobs are posted to our jobs board:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:




News »
InternetNZ and AUT University form strategic partnership
Posted 21-May-2013 09:29

Microsoft expands Windows Azure with Australian region
Posted 21-May-2013 09:11

Yahoo! to Acquire Tumblr
Posted 21-May-2013 08:18

University of Auckland partners with Google to train digital professionals
Posted 20-May-2013 17:16

Philips introduces its series of smart LED bulb in New Zealand
Posted 20-May-2013 11:05

Android and iOS combine for 92.3% of all smartphone OS shipment in the first 2013 quarter
Posted 17-May-2013 08:38


Trending now »
Hot discussions in our forums right now:

A new project coming to Geekzone
Created by freitasm, last reply by xpd on 21-May-2013 21:19 (239 replies)
Pages... 14 15 16

Changeover issue: dial up
Created by Zigg, last reply by robjg63 on 21-May-2013 22:02 (17 replies)
Pages... 2

HTC One (2013) owners' discussion
Created by Dingbatt, last reply by strokes on 21-May-2013 23:46 (1509 replies)
Pages... 99 100 101

Orcon, Is this for real or a scam??
Created by old3eyes, last reply by mattwnz on 21-May-2013 13:20 (15 replies)

Ubiquiti Rocket M2 bridged - Does distance/performance drop markedly if units are mounted inside?
Created by clinty, last reply by LennonNZ on 21-May-2013 23:28 (14 replies)

Vodafone Naked Broadband Speeds (Auckland CBD)
Created by wscalioni, last reply by grkiwi on 20-May-2013 21:13 (14 replies)

"igov" online passport renewals
Created by Linuxluver, last reply by Linuxluver on 21-May-2013 22:18 (13 replies)

Samsung Galaxy SIII Discussion and Owners Thread
Created by networkn, last reply by lokhor on 21-May-2013 09:14 (5528 replies)
Pages... 367 368 369


Geekzone Jobs »
Most recent NZ jobs in technology:

.NET Developer
Posted 22-May-2013 00:27

Application Support Analyst
Posted 21-May-2013 22:27

SAP Performance Test Lead
Posted 21-May-2013 22:27

Senior MI Analyst
Posted 21-May-2013 19:27

Software Engineer
Posted 21-May-2013 18:27

Senior C#.Net Developer ? 6 Months Fixed Term
Posted 21-May-2013 18:27

Senior Java Developer
Posted 21-May-2013 18:27


Geekzone Live »
Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.

Updates »
Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.