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17 April 2025
*Updated 11:30am, 19 April: Now power is being restored to cell sites, we are returning to normal services. This means One NZ Satellite TXT will continue to work on eligible phones and plans only - see one.nz/satellite for eligibility.*
11 April 2025
One NZ has been named the “most zombie resilient network” by the US-based Zombie Research Society.
9 April 2025
More Kiwi can stay connected wherever they are in Aotearoa, following the announcement that One New Zealand Prepay customers with an eligible phone can now enjoy nationwide satellite texting at no extra cost as part of a free trial for a limited time, with an RRP of $5 per month after the trial period.
7 April 2025
Across NZ in February, we upgraded or built a total of 16 sites throughout the motu, with 12 of those providing new 5G coverage to areas and a further 4 providing capacity improvement.
5 March 2025
By Summer Collins, Chief AI & Data Director
Using Satellite Text messaging in remote New Zealand.
20 February 2025
Initial service widens eligibility and message delivery is speeding up
Greg Patchell as CEO of DEFEND.
17 February 2025
The appointment will complement the current leadership as cybersecurity business enters its next phase of growth.
George Hilary testing One NZ Satellite Text service.
5 February 2025
One NZ customers with an eligible Pay Monthly plan can now access One NZ’s satellite TXT service on iPhone 14 or later, bringing the benefits of nationwide coverage to even more New Zealanders.
The new Samsung S25 Ultra phone.
31 January 2025
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+ and S25 are all One NZ Satellite TXT ready with eligible plans* and available for pre-order with One NZ.
Video Archive
Vodafone xone opens the door to the next leap forward in AI and IoT Play
13 July 2017
Parkable Director Toby Littin understands the horror of trying to find a decent park in New Zealand’s major cities. It is, pun acknowledged, what drives him.
The Kiwi innovation exploding in vineyards around the globe Play
13 July 2017
Wine Grenade CEO and Co-Founder Hamish Elmslie isn’t afraid to go against the grain when it comes to wine production.
How IoT will change New Zealand, according to Vodafone's Head of Sales, Internet of Things, Tony Guerion Play
7 July 2017
IoT (Internet of Things) technology that’s used in Formula One racing has the power to transform farming in New Zealand, says Tony Guerion, Global Head of Sales at IoT Vodafone Group Enterprise.
Ten top Kiwi innovators launch smart technology with Vodafone xone Play
6 July 2017
Spend more than a few minutes with the Hectre team, and the jokes fly thick and fast. There are a lot of quips around snapping up the “low hanging” fruit market – but the passion this trio have for smarter orchards worldwide shines through.
Vodafone readies mobile network for ‘Internet of Things’ future Play
3 July 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone will deploy Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) in early 2018 to prepare for an expected surge in IoT applications over the coming years.
Cutting edge stadium technology to launch at  All Blacks Test Play
23 June 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - This Saturday’s Test match between the All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions will be the first chance for fans at the game to get a closer look at the action with the launch of the Stadium Live experience, as part of the new All Blacks app, powered by new sponsor Vodafone.
Vodafone Foundation to provide free primary and secondary education to five million children in Africa Play
20 June 2017
On World Refugee Day The Vodafone Foundation has announced it's expanding its education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa to benefit more than five million children who are marginalised and excluded from traditional education.
New Vodafone partnership powers the All Blacks Play
22 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Vodafone New Zealand have announced that Vodafone will become an official sponsor of the All Blacks and NZR in a four-year agreement that will create world-class digital experiences for rugby fans inside and outside the stadium.
SAR and Vodafone test ‘Search and Rescue Network’ helicopter innovation Play
13 May 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Vodafone and Police Search and Rescue (SAR) have successfully tested a unique network prototype that has the potential to save lives by supporting real life search and rescue operations in future.
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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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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21 February 2017
A report by Arthur D. Little for Vodafone Group Plc

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18 February 2017
Taxation and our total economic contribution to public finances 2015-16

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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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