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Vodafone and Huawei complete world's first 5G call
26 February 2018
Vodafone and Huawei have jointly completed the world’s first call using the Non-standalone (NSA) 3GPP 5G new radio (NR) standard and sub6 GHz spectrum. The call, using a test network, took place in Spain just ahead of Mobile World Congress which starts on February 26.
Vodafone's SUB2 project trials body sensors
26 February 2018
Elite athletes and their coaches attempting to run a marathon in less than two hours for the first time will be able to monitor running efficiency and body and environmental temperature in real time thanks to work undertaken by engineers from Vodafone’s Networks Centre of Excellence.
With another school year underway, Vodafone is offering advice to parents under pressure from their children asking for their first phone
22 February 2018
Media Release - With another school year underway, Vodafone is offering advice to parents under pressure from their children asking for their first phone.
Vodafone and Huawei test applicability of IP microwave backhaul for 5G
21 February 2018
Vodafone Group and Huawei have today announced they have combined to complete lab tests which indicate that traditional IP microwave links will be considered a viable technology for 5G backhaul.
Vodafone offers free calls, TXTs and donations line for Tonga
13 February 2018
Media Release - In the wake of the severe damage caused by Cyclone Gita, Vodafone is this evening (from 5pm) opening up free calling and texts to Tonga for all customers for the next 48 hours.
Vodafone gets nod to offer additional services to government agencies under the TaaS Panel
12 February 2018
Media Release - Vodafone has been awarded additional services under the New Zealand Government’s Telecommunications as a Service (TaaS) panel.
Global Vodafone Foundation technology provides a lifeline in domestic abuse
5 February 2018
Opinion Piece - Andrew Dunnett has been Director of the Vodafone Foundation in the UK since 2006.
Vodafone: 5G is happening. What’s the problem, Chorus?
31 January 2018
Opinion piece - Russell Stanners, Vodafone CEO.
Vodafone reveals New Zealand's most connected Hotspots Play
18 January 2018
Media Release - Opito Bay has been named the most connected holiday hotspot in New Zealand, according to data that’s just been released by Vodafone.
Video Archive
Welcome to your new life says Vodafone sponsored futurist Play
9 February 2017
World renowned futurist Thomas Frey, (video above), has a way of making the most startling of glimpses into your near future seem rosy hued, even when he’s talking about your entire way of life changing.
An Instant Network in time of need Play
9 February 2017
When disaster strikes, there’s a special kind of person who races in when everyone else is trying to get away from the danger.
Brave new world of 5G and communication devices Play
9 February 2017
So much has been made about the future of the internet, and world renowned futurist Thomas Frey believes 5G may not be that far away.
Keep your eye on sensors Play
9 February 2017
World renowned futurist Thomas Frey believes one of the key technical innovations we should now pay more attention to is sensors.
Behind the scenes: TGA Play
30 January 2017
The yellow cab of the digger slowly disappears behind a mound of sand as the cable is buried deep below the surface.
Young people find a voice through creative arts programme Play
25 January 2017
For Kiwi musician Marcus Powell, his teenage years at Massey High school were a confusing time, and he struggled with expressing himself.
Vodafone Foundation fuels champion change Play
25 January 2017
There are some relationships that transcend the typical corporate responsibility programmes, and become almost like family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9SNPAo6SQ Play
8 November 2016
MEDIA RELEASE - With My Flex Prepay, Vodafone gives Kiwis flexibility to adjust the amount of data, minutes and TXT to suit their lifestyle
Moonshine Valley Play
7 November 2016
Watch the story of how Vodafone eco-site innovation brought wireless broadband to the entire rural community of Moonshine Valley for the first time.
Resources
TCF-Industry-Report.jpg
5 March 2019
This toolkit was produced for Vodafone Foundation by Dr Jane Pillinger, Independent Gender Expert

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Network5.jpg
6 October 2017
On behalf of Vodafone, Futerra invited a group of leading futurists to reflect on what could go right, rather than what might go wrong.

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TCF-Industry-Report.jpg
18 March 2017
Telecommunications services have become a key staple of modern life. As consumers, we expect fast, ubiquitous access to networks that allows us to get on with our digitally-connected lives.

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creating-a-gigabit-society_0.jpg
21 February 2017
A report by Arthur D. Little for Vodafone Group Plc

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Vodafone-tax-report.jpg
18 February 2017
Taxation and our total economic contribution to public finances 2015-16

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Sustainability.jpg
19 January 2016
The saying 'waste not want not' has never felt more meaningful. In today's world, it's more important than ever to consider the impact we have on the environment.

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