Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in Epitiro report

12 November 2013

Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in Epitiro report

The latest independent research from Epitiro, a global provider of network performance intelligence, reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.

The Fixed Line Broadband (ADSL) Performance Report analysed download and upload speeds and network latency amongst the country’s top four Internet Service Providers (ISPs) – Orcon, Slingshot, Telecom and Vodafone.

Epitiro collected data between July and September 2013 from its eleven test sites across the country.

The report found that the Vodafone network – which includes a large number of unbundled exchanges has the best average results:

• The fastest average download speed of 11.9 Mbps – 6% better than the average
• The fastest average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps, versus an ISP average of 0.85 Mbps
• The lowest average network latency (critical for real-time applications like gaming) of 134 milliseconds vs an average of 137 milliseconds
• The fastest average web page downloads at 1.86 Mbps

Vodafone was also awarded overall best performance in the last Epitiro report, from April to June 2013.

Vodafone Technology Director, Sandra Pickering, says the results reflect the company’s ongoing focus and investment in its network.

“Vodafone has consistently delivered the fastest ADSL speeds in the last six months, as measured by Epitiro, and this report highlights the experience that our broadband customers enjoy every day.

“The Vodafone SuperNet™ is the superior network for mobile and fixed communications. It’s the only way you can get telephone, internet, mobile and TV from a single provider, and allows more Kiwis to stay connected wherever they are.”

Vodafone TV and Vodafone’s Ultra Fast Broadband plans were launched last month. Vodafone TV is available on our cable network and is coming to other selected fibre areas soon. Vodafone TV is available as part of Vodafone Red Home and offers TV, superfast broadband and home calling options, all in one plan, with one bill.

For a copy of the full report please e-mail Vodafone.media@vodafone.com

About Epitiro
Epitiro provides network intelligence on IP Quality of Service (QoS) and subscriber Quality of Experience (QoE) through measurement and analysis of broadband, voice and video services.

Using bespoke technology to actively test fixed and wireless networks 24x7x365 in over 170 countries, Epitiro is the leading provider of “customer experience” network performance intelligence for broadband service providers and government regulators.

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