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Vodafone Fiji is working round the clock to further expand its 5G network and coverage areas for commercial launch. What is Needed by a Vodafone Customer to access 5G? To access 5G in the Pilot 5G Network: To access 5G services, a user will need a 5G capable device, be in the 5G coverage area in Suva, and be selected to trial 5G services.
Vodafone Fiji’s 5G live user trials will be conducted in select parts of Suva CBD and will be further expanded to the greater Suva area in the coming months. The following are specific areas in parts of Suva where Vodafone’s initial 5G network will be available:
What is 5G? 5G stands for fifth generation and is the next generation forward in wireless mobile network technology. 5G is the evolution of mobile networks building upon the foundation and success of 2G, 3G, and 4G. What are the advantages of 5G? 5G is faster. 5G is up to 10 times faster than 4G.
To access 5G in the Commercial Network: To enjoy Vodafone’s 5G services when the commercial 5G network is launched, a user will need a 5G capable device, be in a 5G coverage area and ensure that the device software is up-to-date.
To access 5G in the Pilot 5G Network: To access 5G services, a user will need a 5G capable device, be in the 5G coverage area in Suva, and be selected to trial 5G services. Pilot users will be selected from different segments of our customer base and 5G will be provisioned for this user group in a test environment.
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