One New Zealand (One NZ) has announced plans to upgrade its 5G network by acquiring Dense Air’s New Zealand business. The move will significantly add to the spectrum of the One NZ network. As part of the agreement, One NZ will acquire 2x35MHz of the 2600MHz spectrum from Dense Air, readily deployable to boost its 5G service.
This spectrum, which has management rights until the end of 2028, will be immediately used to augment speeds and capacity on One NZ’s current 4G and 5G mobile network. This development comes on the heels of a concerted effort by One NZ to continuously build on its network’s capabilities.
According to One New Zealand Chief Executive Jason Paris, the additional spectrum will enhance the network’s capacity, benefiting customers across the country. “Think of it like adding an extra lane on the motorway,” says Paris. This follows a move in July where a…
