Welcome to coverage like never before
One NZ Satellite is here and it’s a game-changer, offering a new way to help Kiwi keep in touch even in the most remote parts of New Zealand.
As the first and only satellite-powered mobile network in the country, One NZ Satellite offers you coverage where traditional cell towers don’t reach – that’s around 40% of our land mass!
Customers with a Satellite-ready phone and plan can TXT and send photos, short videos and voice notes (with iMessage, RCS and MMS) anywhere in NZ they can see the sky*. That means on the farm, on the road, on the water, or even up in the mountains, you can literally TXT in the middle of nowhere.
With this kind of coverage, it’s no surprise more than 2 million TXTs have already been sent through space since the service launched!
Think of One NZ Satellite as peace of mind in your pocket. If you're out in the sticks and without traditional coverage, it gives you an additional layer of communication alongside the normal safety devices you usually use.
Even if you're in a more built-up area, you have the reassurance that if nature strikes and traditional networks go down (even temporarily), you can access satellite-powered coverage to keep in touch until cell towers are restored.
As the first and only satellite-powered mobile network in the country, One NZ Satellite offers you coverage where traditional cell towers don’t reach – that’s around 40% of our land mass!
Customers with a Satellite-ready phone and plan can TXT and send photos, short videos and voice notes (with iMessage, RCS and MMS) anywhere in NZ they can see the sky*. That means on the farm, on the road, on the water, or even up in the mountains, you can literally TXT in the middle of nowhere.
With this kind of coverage, it’s no surprise more than 2 million TXTs have already been sent through space since the service launched!
Think of One NZ Satellite as peace of mind in your pocket. If you're out in the sticks and without traditional coverage, it gives you an additional layer of communication alongside the normal safety devices you usually use.
Even if you're in a more built-up area, you have the reassurance that if nature strikes and traditional networks go down (even temporarily), you can access satellite-powered coverage to keep in touch until cell towers are restored.
Satellite stories
See how Kiwi and Kiwi Businesses are using One NZ Satellite to stay safer and better connected around Aotearoa
Eligible phones
The One NZ Satellite TXT service is available on the range of eligible phones listed below.
- Phones purchased outside of New Zealand (including parallel imports) may not be compatible.
- Unsure what phone you're using? Check your phone's Settings to find out.
- iPhone – to use all currently available functions and get the best experience ensure:
- you are on the latest iOS, which is iOS26. Go to Apple Support to see how to update iOS.
- you have iMessage enabled.
- Android – to use all currently available functions and get the best experience ensure:
- you are on the latest software - Android 15 or 16 depending on your phone model. To update or check you are on the latest software, search for ‘software update’ in your settings. MMS will only work on phones that have Android 16 software or above.
- you are on the latest version of the Google Messages mobile app, and
- you have RCS enabled.
Apple
| Satellite-ready | TXT | MMS* (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) | iMessage (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone Air | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16 Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 16e | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 15 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 14 Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 14 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 13 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 13 mini | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Standard MMS (multimedia message) charges apply.
Samsung
| Satellite-ready | TXT | MMS* (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) | RCS (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) |
| Galaxy Z Fold7 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Flip7 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Flip7 FE | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold6 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Flip5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold4 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Flip4 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S25+ | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S25 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S24+ | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S24 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S24 FE | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S23+ | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S23 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S23 FE | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S22+ | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy S22 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A56 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A55 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A54 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A36 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A35 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A34 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A26 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A25 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A17 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A16 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A16 4G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A15 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy A07 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy XCover7 Pro 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy XCover7 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galaxy XCover6 Pro 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
Standard MMS (multimedia message) charges apply.
OPPO
| Satellite-ready | TXT | MMS* (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) | RCS (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) |
| OPPO Find X8 Pro | Yes | No | Yes |
| OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| OPPO Reno13 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| OPPO Reno13 F 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| OPPO A5 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
Standard MMS (multimedia message) charges apply.
Motorola
| Satellite-ready | TXT | MMS* (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) | RCS (includes photos, short videos and voice notes) |
| Motorola razr 60 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Motorola edge 60 pro | Yes | No | Yes |
| Motorola edge 60 fusion | Yes | No | Yes |
| Motorola moto g56 5G | Yes | No | Yes |
| Motorola moto g05 | Yes | No | Yes |
Standard MMS (multimedia message) charges apply.
Eligible plans
One NZ Satellite TXT is included in eligible mobile plans at no extra cost.
See the current list of eligible plans here, and we expect to add more plans in the future.
Unsure what plan you're on? Check a recent bill or jump into your My One NZ app.
Eligible Pay Monthly plans Eligible Prepay plans Eligible Business plans
See the current list of eligible plans here, and we expect to add more plans in the future.
Unsure what plan you're on? Check a recent bill or jump into your My One NZ app.
Eligible Pay Monthly plans Eligible Prepay plans Eligible Business plans
How to TXT via space
Check that you are satellite-ready
You need an eligible phone and plan to TXT through space.
Check this before you head out of traditional cell-tower coverage.
Check this before you head out of traditional cell-tower coverage.
Ensure you have clear line of sight to the sky
Finding open spaces or an area that's unobstructed by things such as buildings, trees, structures etc. will help your phone 'find' the satellites.
Look for 'One NZ SpaceX' on your phones network banner
The One NZ SpaceX network banner shows when your phone is connected to a satellite. There will be short gaps but don't worry the next satellite should come within minutes and the banner will reappear.
Send your TXT via the TXT app on your phone
You can check your TXT has been sent by looking for the time stamp. If your TXT fails to send, check your network banner and ensure clear line of sight to the sky, then try again.
Optimising your experience
Once you've got an eligible phone and plan, there's nothing you need to do to enable the service.
Here are a few tips to help you use the service:
- To TXT via satellite, you need a line of sight to the sky. Unlike other satellite services, you don't need to hold your phone up towards the sky.
- You can prepare your TXT and press send as soon as you see the One NZ SpaceX banner appear on-screen.
- To check if your TXT has been delivered, check the time stamp next to your TXT. On a Samsung phone or OPPO phone, tap on the message.
- Satellites are amazing, but they can't keep your phone charged! Remember to charge your phone or take a battery pack if you are out adventuring.
- Ensure you are on the latest phone software to get the best experience.
Frequently asked questions
*One NZ Satellite: TXT/MMS in minutes on eligible phones and plans. Needs line of sight to the sky. For MMS, must be on the latest operating software, MMS not available between Android and Apple. Standard MMS charges apply. Terms, fair use and capacity control applies.
Find out more
If you’re a business and want to find out more about One NZ Satellite TXT, please provide your details and one of our sales team will be in contact
