Wireless Service Providers and Network Frequencies
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Vodafone and Telecom networks are built on different technologies and as a result, the phones available for one network are incompatible with the other network.Check frequencies to determine roaming capabilities and countries that the cell phone will operate in.
If you have selected a cell phone and are unsure of its compatibility with your network provider, it is recommended that before buying you contact them and discuss the specifications of the phone with them.
- Telecom XT 3G
- The XT Network is the 3G WCDMA cellular communications network launched in New Zealand on 29 May 2009 by Telecom New Zealand, which will eventually replace the CDMA network. Phones for the XT Network use a UICC (SIM card) like Vodafone and 2degrees. No CDMA devices will work on the XT Network. XT Network you should be looking for a phone with WCDMA/HSDPA/UMTS 850MHz support, as all of XT Network cell sites are WCDMA 850MHz. Some sites in major cities have WCDMA 2100MHz, but this is for capacity only.
- Vodafone
- Making calls, sending text messages and using GPRS/EDGE mobile data connection Vodafone’s GSM mobile network operates in the 900Mhz and 1800Mhz frequency ranges. Making video calls and using a high-speed 3G data requires UMTS 850 or UMTS 2100.
- 2degrees
- The 2degrees network is a 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900 MHz) and 3G (WCDMA/HSPA+ 2100 MHz) network.
- Summary of New Zealand Network Frequencies:
- Telecom New Zealand Limited - 3G (HSDPA) 850/2100
Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited - GSM 900/1800, 3G (HSDPA) 2100
2degrees Mobile Limited - GSM 900/1800