Report highlights capability of fixed wireless technologies

MEDIA STATEMENT
26 May 2016

Report highlights capability of fixed wireless technologies

Fixed wireless technology is connecting more kiwi communities to better broadband at accessible prices, according to a report released by the Commerce Commission today.

Vodafone welcomes the Annual Telco Monitoring report, which has provided further evidence that the industry is in great shape as a direct result of record levels of investment.

The report also shows that as kiwis across the country continue to consume telecommunications services at unprecedented levels, pricing of these services remains competitive by international standards.

Vodafone CEO, Russell Stanners said, “Vodafone is proud to be playing a significant role in the ongoing development of the telecommunications sector in New Zealand, including those in rural and remote areas of the country.

“Since 2011 Vodafone has been working with Government to deliver the Rural Broadband Initiative which has improved mobile coverage and delivered super-fast wireless broadband to thousands of kiwis living in rural areas. These wireless services are proving faster than some fixed line broadband services.

“It is rewarding to know our rural communities can access these wireless broadband speeds that are well above international comparators.

“Vodafone remains committed to delivering broadband access to all New Zealanders, including those in rural and remote areas of the country,” he said.

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