We continue to upgrade our digital infrastructure to bring more 5G technology to areas where New Zealanders live, work and play. In fact, One NZ just agreed to acquire Dense Air's NZ business to add radio spectrum for 5G.
We are also proud to be awarded the best mobile network in Aotearoa for the fourth year running, independently tested by global leader in mobile benchmarking, umlaut, part of Accenture, in May 2025.
We're incredibly proud of our network speed and capacity.
Get fast and reliable internet, on the go, with One NZ.
What you need to be 5G ready!
See where you can get 5G
5G is live in parts of Auckland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Southland and more. Many people are now using 5G, and you can get going on 5G with us too!
5G Roaming is now available in selected countries, including our closest neighbour, Australia. See our current list of 5G Roaming countries.
For Broadband, 5G is available for homes and businesses that are within 5G Broadband coverage areas.
What makes 5G better?
The benefits of 5G
The fifth generation (5G) of mobile networks enables faster speeds, lower latency (lag), and it expands the potential of connected phones and devices. 5G offers a massive leap forward in speed, reliability, and connectivity.
The benefits of 5G are wide-ranging including expanding options for working on-the-move, streaming in HD even when you are on-the-move, powering better e-sports and gaming, offering greater IoT capabilities, for example smart watches connecting to smart phones and controlling smart home devices like your heating, lighting and security and use in manufacturing, farming and more.
5G can help to foster greater digital inclusion by enabling community benefits like improved health, education, and better social outcomes. As we progress, you’ll also see the effects of the 5G network make even more exciting things come to life.
Frequently asked questions
What is 5G?
5G brings a significant leap forward compared to 3G and 4G, with a smarter, more consistent, and more reliable connection for you. While 3G introduced the mobile internet and next, 4G brought faster streaming, 5G brings unprecedented speed, lower latency, and greater capacity. That means the ability to download large files in seconds, experience lag-free online gaming, and connect many more devices without slowdowns.
Using 5G transforms how we interact with technology, from everyday tasks to advanced applications.
How can I get 5G?
Make sure that you have 5G enabled in your settings.
5G is now available in select NZ cities, and we continue to expand and roll out 5G to even more towns and cities. So keep an eye on our 5G coverage map to see where you can get 5G.
How much will I pay for 5G?
How much data will I use on 5G? Do I need to be on a plan with unlimited data?
Can I use a 5G phone that was bought outside of New Zealand or parallel imported, to access One NZ’s 5G network?
We recommend that you buy a One NZ approved 5G phone from One NZ or other selected retailers. One NZ approved handsets are fully tested and compatible with the full suite of One NZ services and our frequencies.
This includes the benefit of having VoLTE support - high quality audio calls.
What does latency mean, and why does 5G reduce latency?
For example, after entering a web address into a browser, does the page load straight away or are you left drumming your fingers as you wait?
On a network with lower latency like 5G, content could load in just a few milliseconds.