Vodafone won't rush to beat competitors in 5G roll outMADISON REIDY/STUFF Vodafone showed off the possibilities of a fast, undelayed 5G network at an Auckland event on Tuesday. Vodafone will start switching internet users to a 5G data network by 2021, but it is in no rush to beat competitors to it, boss Russell Stanners says. READ MORE:* Spark conducts 'first NZ live trial' of 5G* Ministry wrong to think three 5G networks would be better* 5G a wholesale opportunity for Chorus* Chorus: NZ would be irrational to duplicate 5G infrastructure* Vodafone: 5G is happening. The timing of Vodafone's event proved Stanners' point that, for the first time, Vodafone would not rush to roll out a 5G network. AFR A 5G network will compete with fibre broadband.

Source: Stuff March 27, 2018 04:07 UTC