2degrees Mobile Limited has completed the first phase of its 4G rollout, now covering the country’s four largest cities.
Last month, the company extended its coverage in Auckland to cover three-quarters of the region as well as extending its coverage to Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.
4G can deliver data more than 10 times faster than standard 3G connections – meaning that all 2degrees customers with 4G compatible devices will get faster mobile connectivity.
Chief Technology Officer Mike Davies said that 2degrees’ 4G rollout is running well ahead of schedule and customer demand for 4G network capability is high.
“The first stage of our rollout has been achieved well ahead of schedule so the rollout to other cities and towns will now begin earlier than expected,” he said.
He said that the rise in connectivity and exploding demand for data services like video, music streaming, online access and mobile gaming, 4G opens up a whole new world of opportunity for our customers.
Usage increase
“Whilst data usage on our network has continued to double each year, we have seen a significant increase since we launched 4G in June with 4G customers using 70% more data on an average day compared to those using 3G,” Mr Davies said.
2degrees continues to trial other technology to support increasing customer demand for data including a WIFI trial in Wellington and a 4G trial on 700MHz in central Auckland.
Access to 2degrees’ 4G network will be at no additional cost and will operate with all existing 2degrees customer’s current data allocations.
For more information on 4G visit http://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/why-2degrees/4g
Mike Davies is Chief Technology Officer at 2degrees Mobile Limited, which is the Sponsor of the Best Small Business Category of the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2014
