One NZ plan to merge radio access networks into a shared wholesale business by 2027 subject to regulatory approval.

Spark’s profit surged in the 2026 financial year, but adjusted earnings fell as the telco restructures its business and ...

New Zealand’s ultrafast broadband arrived just in time for the worldwide streaming video revolution. The government-supported UFB network build started in late 2011, Netflix officially opened for ...

Last week SpaceX launched what it hopes will be the largest stock market listing in history. The company aims to raise US$75 billion to fund its ambitious rocket and space travel development programme ...

A report commissioned by the mobile carriers and their tower partners challenges the idea that fibre should be the first choice for rural connectivity. Connecting Rural New Zealand was written by ...

Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) buy wholesale services from mobile networks and sell them to customers. They can do this without needing to own or invest in network infrastructure. Often run ...

Spark New Zealand’s first-half result for the 2026 financial year show the cost restructure programme is repairing margins at the price of top-line growth. The telco reported an interim profit rise of ...

Fibre passes around 87 percent of New Zealand households, most of them in urban areas. The remaining 13 percent are rural, but this is an arbitrary distinction. This group includes everything from ...

The 2001 Telecommunications Act and its later amendments set the ground rules for industry regulation. Its goal is to promote competition between telcos so customers get the benefits of increased ...

New Zealand’s geography means mobile networks cover roughly half the nation’s landmass but close to 100% of where people live and work. The networks are used by almost every adult. In 2024 there were ...

2degrees has put a one-week hold on its 3G network shutdown plans as parts of the country face weather emergencies. The company says it is being cautious with severe weather continuing to affect ...

Satellites reach further into rural and remote New Zealand than any other telecommunications technology. They are an affordable and simple option for homes and businesses that are beyond the fibre and ...