Vodafone New Zealand - Cell Phones New Zealand

Company information

Vodafone is a vibrant and dynamic global company.
Vodafone Group PLC

Developments in mobile voice and data communications are rapidly changing the way that we stay connected to our friends, family and colleagues in our global village.

Worldwide, Vodafone focuses solely on mobile communications. Our goal is to develop and deliver new wireless services for people who want the freedom and flexibility to communicate and access information when they need it.

Vodafone Group was established in the UK in 1983 and has equity interests in 27 countries over five continents, and partner networks in a further 31 countries. As at 31 December 2007, Vodafone had a proportionate customer base of 252 million customers around the world.

For more information on Vodafone around the world, check our parent company website.
Vodafone New Zealand

The mobile telecommunications industry in New Zealand is vibrant, dynamic and fast-paced. More than 3.8 million New ZealandersÒ or about 92% of the population - are now estimated to have a mobile connection!

We have more than 1200 mobile phone sites around New Zealand making up our GSM digital network, which covers 97% of where the population live, work and play.

Vodafone Group acquired its New Zealand business (previously known as BellSouth New Zealand) in November 1998.At the time of purchase, Bellsouth had 138,000 customers.

As at 31 December 2007, Vodafone New Zealand had a customer base of 2,244,000 customers, and a 53.7% share of the New Zealand mobile market.

Competition in the New Zealand mobile market is intense, with customers benefiting through the introduction of many new products and services.

These include TXT and PXT messaging, voice and data roaming, caller ID, wireless internet and Vodafone live! Our customers are now also able to enjoy 3G-enabled products and services including video calling, mobile television and full music track downloads.

In October 2006, Vodafone bought fixed-line ISP ihug as part of its "mobile plus" strategy. ihug, the original internet pioneer, has been making it easy for New Zealanders to connect to the internet for more than 13 years.

Today, Vodafone New Zealand employs 1400 passionate people who work in an energetic and fun culture that's focused on finding new and fresh ways to delight you!