What frequency bands does Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees in New Zealand use for 3G and 4G? These cellular networks operate on different frequency bands including the 700 MHz Band, 1800 MHz band, and 2600 MHz band for 4G and 850 Mhz, 900Mhz, and 2100Mhz for 3G UMTS. If you want to buy an unlocked mobile phone, USB modem, mobile Wi-Fi, or LTE CPE that work for one of the Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees operators please refer the following supporting bands they use.
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Main LTE Frequencies for New Zealand Carriers
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees Carriers utilize different frequencies on their networks, and knowing the device compatibility with the carrier network can definitely help in making the right decisions.
| Carriers | 4G Bands | 3G Bands |
| Vodafone | B3 (1800Mhz +)
B28 (700 APT) |
B1 (2100)
B8 (900 GSM) |
| Spark | B3 (1800Mhz +)
B7 (FDD 2600Mhz) B28 (700 APT) |
B1 (2100Mhz)
B5 (850) |
| 2degrees | B3 (1800Mhz +) | B1 (2100)
B8 (900 GSM) |
Which modem, mobile Wi-Fi, or LTE CPE is okay for New Zealand Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees From the above table, you could get to know the specified LTE bands the New Zealand Carriers now use. If you want to buy an unlocked mobile device it could support LTE band 3/7/28.
USB Modem for New Zealand Carriers
CAT3: Huawei E392, Huawei E398, Huawei K5005, ZTE MF821, Aircard 320U
CAT4: Huawei E3276, Huawei E3272, ZTE MF831
Mobile Wi-Fi for New Zealand Carriers
CAT3: Huawei E589
CAT4: Huawei E5776, Huawei E5372
CAT6: Huawei E5786, Aircard 790S, Alcatel Y900, ZTE MF970, ZTE Flare
LTE CPE for New Zealand Carriers
CAT3: Huawei B593u-12, Huawei B890
CAT4: Huawei B593s-22, Huawei B880, Huawei B315, Huawei E5172
CAT6: Huawei E5186
As the LTE band 28 FDD 700Mhz radio frequency is finding favor among New Zealand mobile operators, most of user now want to buy a FDD 700mhz supported LTE device. Here is a list for FDD 700Mhz compatible mobile modem, mobile hotspot and CPE.
