New Zealand
SMS Services in New Zealand
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in New Zealand?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment / Commerce Commission
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Spark
Vodafone NZ
2degrees
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in New Zealand
Spark, Vodafone New Zealand, and 2degrees collectively dominate the country’s telecom market — with Spark leading at around 40%, followed by Vodafone NZ 30 and 2degrees 30%, reflecting a competitive three-player landscape.
Country Summary Snapshot
New Zealand - An Overview
| Country Code | NZ |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Capital | Wellington |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar |
| Language | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign |
| Calling Code | +64 |
| MCC | 530 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with New Zealand’s telecom regulator, the Commerce Commission (ComCom), to send SMS legally. Regulations are in place to ensure transparent messaging practices, protect consumers, and manage interconnection between operators. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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