Concerns about 111 emergency calling after the 3G shutdown remain. The case for handset rules. One NZ solar power project.

An overview of New Zealand’s telecommunications industry, covering structure, competition, regulation and how providers work ...

The Commerce Commission says our mature market no longer needs mobile termination rate regulation. Chorus launched digital ...

Telecommunications commissioner Tristan Gilbertson outlines the 2026 work programme, with fibre deregulation the headline item. Carriers combine to fight SIM-swap fraud, 2degrees builds a private 5G ...

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 ...

Fibre is the dominant way New Zealanders connect to the world. The technology uses light travelling through strands of glass. It is faster, offers greater bandwidth and is more reliable than the ...

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 ...

For: Decent battery life. IP68 waterproof rating is unusual in this price range. Against: Everyday cameras. Processor not up to advanced apps. Short term software-security support. Bloatware. Maybe: ...

A partnership between 2degrees and AST SpaceMobile offers a distinct take on mobile to satellite. Chorus wants government help fixing digital divide. Another data record breaks. Render of AST ...

Recent sabotage and theft at New Zealand cell towers highlight risks to connectivity. One NZ adds eight new sites and TCF calls for a rethink of the telecommunications development levy. Cell tower ...