One NZ (New Zealand): 4G and 5G bands
One NZ (New Zealand) runs 4G on B3, B28; B28 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not found; 3G: switched off (2026-03); 2G: switched off (2026-03).
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Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked123 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked124 |
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| B8 | 900 E-GSM | FDD | 880–915 | 925–960 | coverage layer | single source2 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
| 5G SA | Not found |
|---|---|
| RedCap | Not found |
| LTE-M | Commercial5 |
| NB-IoT | Commercial5 |
| 2G | Switched off (2026-03)6 |
| 3G | Switched off (2026-03)7 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B3. Missing the operator’s main band B28.
Supports B3. Missing the operator’s main band B28.
Supports B3, B28 (coverage layer).
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet (n78)
Sources
- C Frequency checker · New Zealand Kimovil · 2026-10-02
- C Top NZ mobile network operators: active frequency bands Tech Junction · 2025-02-26
- B Interview with RSM: each operator has 2x20 MHz at 1800 MHz; 700 MHz gives rural and in-building coverage Critical Communications · 2014
- A Auction 12: 700 MHz management rights for LTE (Spark, Vodafone, 2degrees) Radio Spectrum Management (NZ) · 2026-10-02
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B One NZ begins 3G shutdown; the last 2G network, run by One NZ, closes on the same day as its 3G Newstalk ZB · 2026-01
- B Spark completes 3G retirement: all New Zealand 3G now off (One NZ the week before, 2degrees in February) DatacenterDynamics · 2026-04
