New Zealand's 3G Interference Dispute Resolved

The radio interference dispute between Vodafone and Telecom New Zealand is over - with both sides declaring a truce. In a statement, Telecom said that the two network operators had worked together over the last 48 hours to reach a solution to resolve the issues between them, which have been identified by both parties.

Telecom has agreed to extend its network filter installation programme, in order to help resolve the interference issues identified as impacting Vodafone mobile customers.

Vodafone has agreed to discontinue its legal action against Telecom over the issue.

Telecom's new WCDMA based mobile network will go live for New Zealanders by the end of May 2009 - slightly later than the planned launch on the 13th May.

Posted to the site on 7th May 2009