Our role in the telecommunications sector
We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.
We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.
This page provides information on applying to be a postal operator and your obligations and rights as a postal operator in New Zealand.
Each quarter, a Quarterly Connectivity Update is published reporting on the progress of the government's broadband and mobile programmes.
We are responsible for a range of policy and regulations that control and facilitate broadband and mobile infrastructure, including property access and dispute resolution for UFB installations, and environmental standards.
Network operators in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 1987 and the Telecommunications Act 2001 are listed below in alphabetical order with their month of registration.
We advise government on aspects of the emergency call services in New Zealand, working with the New Zealand Police and other agencies.
We advise government on the allocation of New Zealand's radio spectrum and administer the Radiocommunications Act 1989 and supporting regulations.
Significant government-led programmes are working to improve broadband and mobile connectivity for New Zealanders.
This page lists the current postal operators in New Zealand and their postal identifiers and contact details.
Government-led connectivity programmes such as the Ultra-Fast Broadband Programme, Rural Broadband Initiative Mobile Black Spot Fund, Rural Capacity Upgrades Programme and Remote Users Scheme are delivering improved broadband and mobile services to New Zealanders.
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