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Best cell phone service in New Zealand
Who has the best cell phone service? It depends on exactly where you are. Sogudo lets you compare One NZ, Spark, 2degrees coverage at your own address - on a free map built from real antenna data - so you can see who actually has the best cell service in your area, not just nationwide averages.
The networks behind the map
What every operator in New Zealand actually runs, counted from the same antenna data the maps are built on.
Operators compared
| Operator | Sites | 4G | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| One NZ | 2,557 | 2,547 | 1,176 |
| Spark | 1,942 | 1,936 | 1,050 |
| 2degrees | 1,747 | 1,747 | 699 |
Shared networks
- One NZ: a network sharing agreement (MOCN) with RCG
- One NZ: a national roaming agreement plus RAN sharing with 2degrees~200 shared rural sites (RAN sharing agreement)
- Spark: a network sharing agreement (MOCN) with RCG
- 2degrees: a network sharing agreement (MOCN) with RCG
- 2degrees: a national roaming agreement plus RAN sharing with One NZ~200 shared rural sites (RAN sharing agreement)
Where 3G stands
- One NZ shut down its 3G network in March 2026.
- Spark shut down its 3G network in March 2026.
- 2degrees shut down its 3G network in February 2026.
Compare operators
Open an operator to see its coverage map and compare 4G and 5G areas at your address.
Which network has the best coverage near you?
There is no single best network at country level - coverage changes from street to street. One operator leads in the countryside, another in the city. The only answer that matters is yours: search your address above and compare them all at the exact place where you live, work or travel.
Frequently asked questions about cell phone service in New Zealand
Who has the best cell phone service?
There's no nationwide winner - it depends on your address. Compare One NZ, Spark, 2degrees on Sogudo at your exact location to see who has the best coverage for you.
How many mobile operators are in New Zealand?
New Zealand has 3 mobile operators mapped on Sogudo: One NZ, Spark, 2degrees.
Is 5G available in New Zealand?
Selected operators in New Zealand have started rolling out 5G in major urban areas. Switch the map to 5G to see covered zones.
How do I compare operators in New Zealand?
Pick any operator from the list, then switch operators on the map to compare coverage at the same address.
Is the coverage map up to date?
The map is regenerated monthly from public mobile-antenna data. Sogudo is fully independent and not affiliated with any operator.