Our IoT Networks

We have a range of secure and robust networks that you can connect your IoT solutions to. With our cost-effective network options, our experts can suggest the best IoT network for your business based on your needs.

What is LPWAN?

Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) describes a category of wireless communication technologies designed to support Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. One NZ is rolling out NB-IoT and LTE-M to support your IoT solutions.

What are LPWAN technologies designed to deliver?

Extended coverage in large areas

even when underground or deep within buildings.

Great power efficiency

some devices can run on the same battery for up to 10 years.

Low cost communications hardware

enable data collection devices to be cheaper

Low bandwidth

with most connections requiring just a few bytes of data to be transmitted per day

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Applications suited to LPWAN

Gas metering

Environmental monitoring

Smoke and fire alarms

Water metering

Smart bins

Liquid and pressurised fuels

Parking and monitoring

Alarm and event detectors

Check our coverage maps for NB-IoT and CAT-M1

To get the fast data speed of 5G, you need to be in an area with 5G coverage, have a 5G phone from One NZ, and be on a 5G ready plan.

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is also known as '4G Voice' or '4G Calling'. 4G Calling means that your phone call can be made over 4G networks. To use 4G Calling, you'll need a VoLTE capable mobile phone, and a 4G enabled plan. A software update to your device may be required in order to enable VoLTE. See our online help to learn about VoLTE capable phones, and what to expect with software updates.

Note: This coverage map is indicative only, and is intended to provide general guidance on where the One NZ network and outdoor coverage is available. Coverage may vary depending on your exact location and the type of device used.

Frequently Asked Questions

What LPWAN networks do you support?

NB-IoT and LTE-M

What LPWAN modules do you support?

Information relating to approved and certified IoT modules and devices can be found here.

Where do you have LPWAN coverage?

https://www.one.nz/iot/lpwan/

What bands/frequencies do you operate on for LPWAN?

At a minimum, 4G Band 28 support will be required. Still, support of additional bands will provide better performance in specific scenarios.

For the foreseeable future, our bands include:

4G Band 1 (2100Mhz)
4G Band 3 (1800Mhz)
4G Band 28 (700Mhz)
5G n78 (3500Mhz)

What SIM card is needed to access the LPWAN networks?

The SIM card must have 4G/LTE enabled to access the LPWAN networks. We recommend the IoT Data Plans for local connectivity.

I have a global SIM (another provider) trying to roam onto NZ's LPWAN networks, why isn't it working?

We have no (or a very limited amount) of roaming agreements for NB-IoT, hence the SIM roaming into NZ’s NB-IoT network likely would not work.

What APN can I use to access the LPWAN networks?

The APN "iot" should be used. Note: SIM must have 'unverified' provisioned in one of the APN slots (this is usually provisioned a default). The APN "vodafone" can also be used but "iot" is recommended for a better network experience.

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