Vodafone Vanuatu is a telecommunications company based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The company was originally founded in 1978 and operates under the umbrella of the Vodafone Group plc, a British multinational telecommunications company. Vodafone Vanuatu offers a range of services, including mobile and landline telephony, broadband internet services, mobile prepaid and postpaid plans, international roaming, and enterprise solutions. The company is a subsidiary of the Amalgamated Telecom Holding Limited (ATH), which acquired Telecom Vanuatu Limited (TVL) and rebranded it as Vodafone Vanuatu. This rebranding was officially announced on April 1, 2020, by CEO Barlen Lutchmoodoo. Vodafone Vanuatu operates under a dual-brand scheme, which allows the extension of Vodafone's international services to local markets without the need for direct investment by Vodafone.
Country
Vanuatu
Type
Mobile Network Operator
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3G Network

Vodafone Vanuatu's 3G network history is not available, it is unclear whether a 3G network has been offered.

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4G Network

Vodafone Vanuatu was the first to launch 4G+ services in Vanuatu, which began under Telecom in November 2017 with the nationwide deployment completed by March 2020. The 4G+ network is available across major islands, including Efate, Malekula, Santo, Tanna, Torres, Banks islands, Ambae, Pentecost, Maewo, Ambrym, Aneityum, Erromango, Epi, and Shepherd Islands. The 4G+ network provides ultra-fast speeds, up to 10 times faster than 3G, making it suitable for high-speed applications and services. As of February 11, 2021, Vodafone Vanuatu's CEO, Barlen Lutchmoodoo, claimed that the company invested VT3 billion in upgrading from a second-generation (2G) network to a fourth-generation (4G) network, offering faster, secure, and more reliable internet access. The 4G network was reported to provide speeds of 30 Mbps, a significant improvement from the previous 1 Mbps.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Status
B28 (700 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

As of the current date, December 5, 2024, Vodafone Vanuatu has not yet launched a commercial 5G network. There is no available information regarding trials or testing of 5G technology in Vanuatu. However, globally, Vodafone has been actively involved in upgrading its networks to support 5G technology.

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