TelcoNews New Zealand

2 weeks ago | telconews.co.nz | Catherine Knowles

One NZ has reached a milestone of more than one million text messages sent via its satellite service in less than four months since launch. The service, called One NZ Satellite, enabled over a million messages to be sent free of charge, providing coverage in areas previously without connectivity. This included a period during Cyclone Tam, when the service was made available to over one million customers as an emergency measure.

3 weeks ago | telconews.co.nz | Kaleah Salmon

One NZ has received a unique endorsement from the US-based Zombie Research Society for the perceived resilience of its new satellite-enabled mobile network. The endorsement follows the launch of One NZ Satellite, which allows customers to send and receive text messages via a satellite connection when outside the reach of traditional terrestrial mobile towers.

1 month ago | telconews.co.nz | Melania Watson

Mercury, a utility retailer in New Zealand, is enhancing its services by utilising One New Zealand's fibre network. To meet the increasing demand for bandwidth and accommodate customer growth, Mercury is leveraging Ciena's technology through its partnership with One NZ. One NZ has been providing backhaul services to Mercury since 2016, contributing significantly to the reliability of Mercury's network operations.

2 months ago | telconews.co.nz | Mark Devlin

When networks fail, the silence is deafening. The instant a connection goes dark, frustration mounts and expectations shatter. Amid this disruption, the way an organisation communicates can either restore confidence or deepen the sense of abandonment. When outages occur, the challenge is not just technical; it's human. The responsibility to convey empathy, clarity and direction becomes paramount.

Jan 30, 2025 | telconews.co.nz | Kaleah Salmon

One NZ has announced that its Satellite TXT service is now available on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones. Initially launched late in 2024, the Satellite TXT service allowed texting via satellite, targeting areas previously considered mobile blackspots. With the inclusion of these popular Samsung phone models, the company aims to expand its customer base further. The service is available on specific plans at no additional cost.