Telecom NZ to launch 3G services on 13 May (New Zealand)

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Telecom NZ will launch its Telecom XT 3G mobile services across the nation on 13 May. In order to support it’s 3G service, Telecom will also roll-out a new design and fit -out for retail stores that includes a slick new layout, interactive displays and wireless hotspots.

Six stores will open by the launch date with twelve further stores to be opened over the coming months. Telecom further launches the W995 from Sony Ericsson. A sleek device with 8.1 mega pixel camera, Walkman music player and Outlook e-mail support, the W995 will be available to Telecom customers from July. Telecom has also announced the exclusive launch of the Samsung F480 touchscreen device available from today.

Telecom will also offer international roaming to its subscribers visiting 206 destinations for voice calling and SMS and at least 110 destinations for mobile data.
Telecom is making an investment of over NZD 574 million in the new network over a two year period which reflects investment in the core network, retail stores and services, and extensive investment in fibre.