Spark (New Zealand): 4G and 5G bands
Spark (New Zealand) runs 4G on B1, B3, B7, B28; B28 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78, n40. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not found; 3G: switched off (2026-03-31); 2G: —.
Check your module in New Zealand
Results cover the 3 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked123 |
| B40 | 2300 S-Band | TDD | 2300–2400 | 2300–2400 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n40 | 2300 S-Band | TDD | 2300–2400 | 2300–2400 | capacity layer | single source1 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
Our dongles on this network
Supports B1, B3, B7. Missing the operator’s main band B28.
Supports B1, B3, B7. Missing the operator’s main band B28.
Supports B1, B3, B28 (coverage layer). Missing B7.
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
- 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 Spark completes 3G retirement: all New Zealand 3G now off (One NZ the week before, 2degrees in February) DatacenterDynamics · 2026-04
