New Zealand Telecoms Industry Report: Key Developments And Growth Opportunities
The New Zealand telecommunications industry offers a stable mobile market with three network operators and a nationwide full-fibre wholesale broadband network. Supportedstrong economic fundamentals, the sector presents attractive investment opportunities.
Key developments in the telecoms industry include the sale of towersall three operators to pension funds, the acquisition of My Republic2degrees, the merger of 2Degrees and Orcon (Vocus NZ), and the divestments of passive tower infrastructureSpark and Vodafone. Additionally, the completion of the UFB project has delivered world-class broadband speeds across the nation.
The report forecasts promising growth in mobile subscriptions and fixed broadband subscribers from 2022 to 2027. This growth is drivenincreasing mobile data usage and a shift towards postpaid offerings. With the completion of the UFB project, fixed-broadband subscriptions are also expected to increase.
The impending 5G revolution is expected to make 5G mobile subscribers account for nearly 80% of all connections2030. While the full potential of 5G is yet to be realized, it presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses.
Telecommunications infrastructure assets such as mobile towers, data centres, submarine cables, and fibre infrastructure are experiencing high valuations from infrastructure funds, pension funds, and government funds. Infrastructure investments are thus expected to continue to be a prominent trend in the industry.
The “New Zealand Telecoms Industry Report – 2023-2030” provides comprehensive market insights, including revenue and market forecasts, telecom trends, 5G developments, digital infrastructure insights, and profiles of major operators. The report also includes a Telco M&A Transaction Database to assess market opportunities and risks.
To benefit from the latest market opportunities, understand threats, and gain insights into emerging trends, this report provides valuable information for successful budgeting, strategic planning, and assessing market position in the telecoms sector.
