Vodafone is a vibrant and dynamic global company.
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.
Mobile is at the heart of what we do, but we are now becoming a total communications company. Our customers can benefit from a complete Vodafone experience in and out of their homes and offices. They can be notified about email with our consumer push email service, access instant messaging services on the move, and share images and video captured on their handsets.
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. At 30 September 2009, based on the registered customers of mobile telecommunications ventures in which it had ownership interests at that date, the Group had 323 million customers, excluding paging customers, calculated on a proportionate basis in accordance with the Company's percentage interest in these ventures.
For more information on Vodafone around the world, check our parent company website.
The mobile telecommunications industry in New Zealand is vibrant, dynamic and fast-paced. According to the Commerce Commission, more than 4.7 million New Zealanders - that's more than 100% of the population - are now estimated to have a mobile connection!
We have more than 1300 mobile phone sites around New Zealand making up our mobile 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 2009, Vodafone New Zealand had a customer base of 2.5 million customers.
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 also 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!
