DC-HSPA Rollout in Christchurch

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#115232 18-Mar-2013 18:28

Coverage looks broad south of the city, but most of the city isn't covered. I assume this is a topographical limitation?

Regardless, I'm interested to know what the DC rollout plans are in this area. I know there is a lot of network upgrade activity planned and happening, but what is the plan for Christchurch? Full DC-HSPA coverage eventually? Or will the current DC coverage map stay essentially the same until Christchurch gets 4G?

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#783573 18-Mar-2013 18:45

With LTE coverage coming 2G / 3G / 4G is all in the same RAN (Single RAN) This will include DC 43 Mbps

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#783581 18-Mar-2013 19:01

This will include DC 43Mbps on 900 and 2100Mhz

http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/news-events/press-room/press-releases/vodafone-launches-first-new-zealand-4g-service-with-nokia-siemens-networks

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#783627 18-Mar-2013 20:47

Thanks John. My interpretation of your posts is that yes, DC coverage will be expanded, but this expansion will come when the 4G rollout kicks off in Christchurch, with DC coverage expansion matching the 4G coverage.

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#783631 18-Mar-2013 21:02

As 4G is on 1800Mhz the coverage foot print will not be the same due to 3G on 900Mhz,

I am not across the detailed roll out plans for 4G either