New Zealand Mobile Carriers

100% coverage across all NZ mobile networks with direct carrier connections

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100%

Network Coverage

4

Major Networks

Direct

Carrier Routes

99.9%

Delivery Rate

Direct Connections to All NZ Networks

We maintain direct relationships with every major carrier in New Zealand

Spark NZ

Previously Telecom New Zealand

New Zealand's largest mobile network operator, Spark (formerly Telecom NZ) provides nationwide coverage with advanced 4G and 5G networks.

  • Largest network coverage
  • Premium direct routing
  • 027, 021 number ranges
  • Enterprise-grade reliability
Market share: ~40% of NZ mobile subscribers

One NZ

Previously Vodafone New Zealand

One NZ (formerly Vodafone) is a major telecommunications provider offering comprehensive mobile coverage across urban and rural New Zealand.

  • Extensive rural coverage
  • High-speed data network
  • 021, 029 number ranges
  • International roaming
Market share: ~35% of NZ mobile subscribers

2degrees

New Zealand's challenger network

2degrees has grown rapidly since launching in 2009, becoming New Zealand's third major mobile network with competitive services and pricing.

  • Growing network coverage
  • Competitive pricing
  • 022, 028 number ranges
  • Modern infrastructure
Market share: ~20% of NZ mobile subscribers

Skinny Mobile

Spark's budget brand

Skinny Mobile operates as a sub-brand of Spark NZ, offering budget-friendly mobile services on Spark's nationwide network infrastructure.

  • Spark network coverage
  • Budget-focused plans
  • 0204 number range
  • Prepaid focus
Market share: ~5% of NZ mobile subscribers

Carrier Integration Features

Advanced features across all networks

Number Portability

Automatic routing to the correct network when numbers are ported between carriers

Delivery Receipts

Real-time delivery confirmation from all carriers

Direct Routes

Direct connections bypass aggregators for faster delivery

Smart Routing

Automatic failover between carriers for maximum reliability

New Zealand Mobile Number Ranges

Complete coverage of all NZ mobile prefixes

Prefix Primary Carrier Format Notes
021 Mixed (Spark/One NZ) 021 XXX XXXX Original mobile range, heavily ported
022 2degrees 022 XXX XXXX 2degrees primary range
027 Spark NZ 027 XXX XXXX Spark primary range
028 2degrees 028 XXX XXXX 2degrees secondary range
029 One NZ (Vodafone) 029 XXX XXXX TelstraClear legacy, now One NZ
0204 Skinny (Spark) 0204 XXX XXXX Skinny Mobile range
Note: Due to number portability, any number can be on any network. We automatically detect the current carrier for accurate routing.

Why Direct Carrier Connections Matter

Our direct relationships with all New Zealand carriers ensure your messages get delivered reliably and quickly.

  • Higher Delivery Rates: Direct routes avoid intermediaries that can cause failures
  • Faster Delivery: Messages go straight to the carrier without delays
  • Better Pricing: No middleman markups on message costs
  • Compliance: Direct carrier relationships ensure regulatory compliance
  • Support: Direct escalation paths for any delivery issues

Our Carrier Performance

Spark NZ Delivery Rate 99.9%
One NZ Delivery Rate 99.8%
2degrees Delivery Rate 99.7%
Skinny Delivery Rate 99.9%

Average delivery time: < 3 seconds across all carriers

Carrier Questions

Yes, we have direct connections to all major New Zealand carriers: Spark NZ (formerly Telecom), One NZ (formerly Vodafone), 2degrees, and Skinny Mobile. This ensures 100% coverage of all mobile numbers in New Zealand.

We automatically query the National Number Portability database to determine the current carrier for each number. This ensures messages are routed correctly even when customers have switched carriers while keeping their number.

While carrier outages are rare, our system automatically queues messages during any disruption and delivers them as soon as the carrier connection is restored. We also provide real-time status updates on any carrier issues.

Messages are automatically routed to the carrier that currently serves each mobile number. This ensures the highest delivery rate and fastest delivery time. Manual carrier selection is not available as it would reduce reliability.

Complete Coverage Across All NZ Carriers

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