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Ditto all phones should be VOLTE capable.

ajw:

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Ditto all phones should be VOLTE capable.

Linux: @MikeAqua Of course Vodafone will make sure 4G coverage will match or exceed the current 3G footprint. As said about 5+ times they have 2 years to get ready for the 3G shutdown and then turn up the power to what it should be on 4G

I wish 2degrees and Spark would announce the same news

Agreed. Telstra in Australia has already announced shutting down it's 3G network mid-2024 and reforming their 850MHz for use with 5G. I really do hope that Spark does the same. The interesting part will be what will happen to 600MHz and who will buy up the rights to it - T-Mobile use it for their 5G network, will be interesting whether 2 Degrees buy it up which will help with coverage (assuming they roll out to their existing towers).

Linux: @MikeAqua Of course Vodafone will make sure 4G coverage will match or exceed the current 3G footprint. As said about 5+ times they have 2 years to get ready for the 3G shutdown and then turn up the power to what it should be on 4G

I wish 2degrees and Spark would announce the same news

For some reason I thought 4G required a higher density of towers then 3G.  Two years doesn't seem enough time for the necessary approvals and capital investment, equipment supply and construction.  But maybe I am getting my Gs confused.

MikeAqua:

 

Linux: @MikeAqua Of course Vodafone will make sure 4G coverage will match or exceed the current 3G footprint. As said about 5+ times they have 2 years to get ready for the 3G shutdown and then turn up the power to what it should be on 4G

I wish 2degrees and Spark would announce the same news

 

For some reason I thought 4G required a higher density of towers then 3G.  Two years doesn't seem enough time for the necessary approvals and capital investment, equipment supply and construction.  But maybe I am getting my Gs confused.

 

@MikeAqua If 4G was only deployed say on the 1800 / 2100 / 2600Mhz then yes more towers would be required but 4G is deployed in New Zealand and around the world on 700 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 /2600 and you will see 5G getting deployed on these lower frequency bands as well

MikeAqua:

 

For some reason I thought 4G required a higher density of towers then 3G.  Two years doesn't seem enough time for the necessary approvals and capital investment, equipment supply and construction.  But maybe I am getting my Gs confused.

 

Thats a matter of frequency, not modulation mostly. with 700MHz and hopefully 600MHz happening, it will be even better at going a long way than older stuff. the whole 3g needing more towers than 2g thing was because it was on 2100MHz only then, vs 900 for 2g.

Update:

 

One New Zealand will move its 3G switch-off date out from 31 March 2025 to 31 December 2025, the same date it is planning to switch off its 2G network.

 

GM Mobile Network, Thaigan Govender says: “Over the past couple of years our network team has been hard at work rolling out 4G and 5G networks in New Zealand. Over the past 24 months we’ve built over 300 new sites and upgraded 600 sites to create a faster, more reliable and intelligent network fit for the future.

 

“While waiting to the end of 2025 will give customers a little more time to upgrade their old phones and devices, the message is clear, it is past time to upgrade.”

 

Aussie roaming is turning off very soon

 

On Monday 28 October 2024, Australia will join the growing list of countries to switch off their own 3G networks. This will mean One New Zealand customers still using a 3G only phone will be unable to use it when travelling across the ditch.

 

“If you’re planning to travel, it’s important to check whether your phone is compatible with the network in the countries you are visiting. Now 4G and 5G are the modern standards, so in future you’ll need a newer phone that is fully 4G or 5G compatible to connect to networks in Australia and other countries,” Thaigan explains.

 

Reasons to switch include environmental

 

“Back home in New Zealand, we’ve made huge leaps forward with our 4G and 5G coverage in many regions across the North and South Islands. Reusing 2G and 3G spectrum allows us to further enhance these networks, including in rural areas and to serve the large demand in data use that is growing year on year. But to take advantage of this coverage, you need a 4G or 5G compatible device.

 

“There’s also the environmental impact, these older networks have done an amazing job given their age, but they carry very little traffic now but consume a lot of energy. By switching off 2G and 3G, we can reduce our carbon emissions and reuse the radio spectrum to further strengthen our modern, more energy efficient networks for customers.”

 

It’s easy (and affordable) to upgrade

 

“We’re continuing to get in touch with customers who need to upgrade directly, but the key message here is don’t wait. You can upgrade today, and you’ll also reap the benefits of a better connectivity experience. This means fewer dropped calls and better browsing online.

 

“Customers can upgrade to a new phone on our website, by calling us, or visiting one of our retail stores. We’ll check your current phone, and let you know what your options are at a wide variety of price points. We also offer interest free payment terms, to make it affordable to upgrade.

 

Thaigan adds: “Please act today, we don’t want to leave anyone behind when we switch the networks off at the end of next year.”

 

For more info visit: 3G Switch Off. One NZ.

 

Just recently upgraded to a 4G Volte handset impressed with the audio quality even when talking to people on other mobile networks.

freitasm:

 

For more info visit: 3G Switch Off. One NZ.

 

It seems they didn't proofread that very well...

"What happens if I don't upgrade by Dec 2025?

Your phone will fall back to 2G, but only until the end of 2025."

So, it'll stop working entirely then.

ajw:

 

Just recently upgraded to a 4G Volte handset impressed with the audio quality even when talking to people on other mobile networks.

 

I wonder how many  people with 4G phones will go to  Ozz and find that they can't  call because it doesn't  support VoLTE?? Telos should be telling people that  as well. 

old3eyes:

 

ajw:

 

Just recently upgraded to a 4G Volte handset impressed with the audio quality even when talking to people on other mobile networks.

 

 

I wonder how many  people with 4G phones will go to  Ozz and find that they can't  call because it doesn't  support VoLTE?? Telos should be telling people that  as well. 

 

The TCF is doing its part. They released this today: Roaming to Australia post 3G shutdowns.

old3eyes:

 

I wonder how many  people with 4G phones will go to  Ozz and find that they can't  call because it doesn't  support VoLTE?? Telos should be telling people that  as well. 

 

They have, I have got SMSs about it.

richms:

 

old3eyes:

 

I wonder how many  people with 4G phones will go to  Ozz and find that they can't  call because it doesn't  support VoLTE?? Telos should be telling people that  as well. 

 

 

They have, I have got SMSs about it.

 

Good to know. 

Why are they extending it out AGAIN, this is starting to bug me. I have been waiting for the day this damn ancient 3g network would shutoff so I could finally have proper 4g coverage where I live, because I am sick of data that doesn't work at all, and calls dropping and cutting out. We are getting further and further behind the rest of the world every single time they extend it out so I dont get why they couldn't have stuck with a date. Plus it would have brought a whole lot more rural customers on board too with 4g being extended out when 3g gets switched off, One NZ would have had the most 4g coverage in the country!! Also quick question for anyone that might know, Why are they waiting for 3g to shutoff to extend 4g out? Cant it be done right now?

stevenn:

 

Why are they extending it out AGAIN, this is starting to bug me. I have been waiting for the day this damn ancient 3g network would shutoff so I could finally have proper 4g coverage where I live, because I am sick of data that doesn't work at all, and calls dropping and cutting out. We are getting further and further behind the rest of the world every single time they extend it out so I dont get why they couldn't have stuck with a date. Plus it would have brought a whole lot more rural customers on board too with 4g being extended out when 3g gets switched off, One NZ would have had the most 4g coverage in the country!! Also quick question for anyone that might know, Why are they waiting for 3g to shutoff to extend 4g out? Cant it be done right now?

 

You'll upset the little old ladies and their 3g flip phones.