New Zealand 新西兰
3 operator(s) with LTE and 3 operator(s) with 5G NR on record for New Zealand. A band listed here means the operator is recorded as using it — it does not mean nationwide coverage.
Operators & bands
| Operator | LTE bands (frequency · VoLTE · launch) | 5G NR bands (frequency · SA/NSA · launch) |
|---|---|---|
| 2degrees | B3 (1800 MHz) — launched Jun 2014 B8 (900 MHz) — launched Mar 2018 B28 (700 MHz) — launched Jan 2015 | n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Feb 2022 |
| One | — | n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Dec 2019 |
| One NZ | B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Feb 2013 B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jul 2014 ***?*** B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jul 2014 | — |
| Spark | B3 (1800 MHz) — launched Nov 2013 B7 (2600 MHz) — launched Dec 2014 B28 (700 MHz) — launched Aug 2014 B40 (2300 MHz) — launched Jun 2017 | n40 (2300 MHz) — NSA n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Jul 2020 |
Band numbers link to their definitions. "VoLTE: yes" is shown only where the source records it; blank means not stated in the source. "SA" = standalone 5G, "NSA" = non-standalone (needs LTE).
2G / 3G shutdowns
| Operator | Network | Shutdown date | Status (as of 2026-11-08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark NZ | 2G | 2007-03-31 | Already shut down |
| 2degrees | 2G | 2018-03-01 | Already shut down |
| 2degrees | 3G | 2026-01-31 | Already shut down |
| Spark NZ | 3G | 2026-03-31 | Already shut down |
Source: Onomondo 2G/3G Sunset. Operators sometimes delay shutdowns, sometimes with only a few months' notice — confirm with the operator.
eSIM options for New Zealand
| Plan | Provider | Price | Data | Validity | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover 10GB | Airalo | USD 61 | 10 GB | 180 days | 2026-07-18 |
| Global 20GB | Ubigi | USD 44 | 20 GB | 30 days | 2026-10-22 |
Prices as of the check date shown; checkout price prevails. Full comparison, providers and the affiliate disclosure: eSIM comparison.
Will my phone work here?
Compare the bands above with the bands your phone supports. If your phone lacks a band an operator uses, you may get no signal — or no 5G — on that network. Also check whether your phone supports eSIM on the Devices page, and dial *#06# to see whether an EID (eSIM identifier) is shown.
Sources
- List of LTE networks (Wikipedia) — Country–operator LTE deployment table.
- List of 5G NR networks (Wikipedia) — Country–operator 5G deployment table, SA/NSA.
Checked 2026-11-08. Deployment data is adapted from Wikipedia lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); see Sources & updates for the full licence note.