Although 5G is grabbing all the headlines right now, most day-to-day IoT applications are running on its 4G predecessor and will continue to do so until the end of the decade.

Powertec's wireless technology business has expanded into the Australian manufacturing and monitoring sector.

In the epic spaghetti western The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Tuco (The Ugly) says, “If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?”

Vodafone New Zealand intends to have rolled out 4G or 5G to everywhere currently served by 3G by the end of August 2024, at which point it will begin to shut down its legacy 3G network.

With a focus on driving innovation and fostering enhanced capabilities, 5G brings with it groundbreaking new advancements and expands upon 4 G's original speed and versatility.

Wireless Nation and Network for Learning (N4L) have rolled out the Rural Connectivity Group’s (RCG) new 4G network to better connect three Chatham Islands schools.

D-Link ANZ has announced the launch of its new G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router as part of the new EAGLE PRO AI Series.

Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.

Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.

"Just as most New Zealanders don’t own a Tesla, they don’t need blisteringly fast or expensive internet either."

The strategy overhaul is part of what Orcon is calling ‘the future of working and home connectivity in mind'.

However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.

The company selected the ASR 9000 Series high performance aggregation services routers for its network refresh.

As we look to the present decade from 2020 onwards, 5G will be at the forefront. The race for 5G is not about merely deploying new infrastructure, but getting the first-mover advantage in who can build and take the leadership role in the host of new applications and services that 5G will enable.

"Internet connectivity is imperative for the region to be able to conduct business with international markets."

Vodafone has upgraded its 4G Calling programme to provide ‘crisper, clearer’ phonecalls for Vodafone customers.

Despite the low price-point, Aspera’s new GEM is a fully-featured phone with an impressive specification.

"Bringing connectivity to these areas not only delivers the essential communication needed, but also the safety of Kiwis living in these remote areas."

Vodafone has rolled out 4G Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) calling across Auckland, with Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown soon to follow suit in December.

In an age where the ticket price of mobile phones seems to be ever increasing, such a low-cost alternative definitely has its place.

The new 4G cell site will increase the area’s access to communication services, with boosted mobile phone reception and data speeds faster than 3G.

The new Elite Dragonfly is less than 1kg and features optional 4G connectivity. Plus, two new curved monitors.

Vodafone has introduced VoLTE (4G) sites throughout Auckland’s North Shore. This is the first VoLTE offering in New Zealand, and the first of a nationwide approach for Vodafone.

The majority of people use their devices indoors and 80% of mobile phone calls now originate inside a building. IBC ensures that all buildings have fast and reliable access to cellular networks.