For your phone to work on the Vodafone network you need the following;
A key part of any mobile phone specification is its operating frequency bands. The supported frequency bands determine whether a certain handset is compatible with a certain network carrier.
NEW ZEALAND
GSM 850
GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
UMTS 850
UMTS 1900
UMTS 2100
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Making calls, sending text messages and using GPRS/EDGE mobile data connection in the country of your choice requires a mobile phone that supports at least the frequency band filled as “Required” below.
2G capabilities
Required
GSM 900
Recommended
GSM 900 and GSM 1800
Making video calls and using a high-speed 3G data connection in the country of your choice, requires a mobile phone that supports at least the frequency band filled as “Required” below .
