Communications and Broadband

We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.

• Fibre regulatory framework
• Fibre Regulations
• Telecommunications and broadcasting network operators
• Telecommunications service obligations
• Telecommunications Relay Service
• Emergency call services
• Telecommunications Development Levy
• Discussion document: Enhancing telecommunications regulatory and funding frameworks

This section provides an overview of government-related broadband and mobile programmes.

• Broadband and mobile programmes
• Fast broadband policy and regulation
• Quarterly updates on broadband deployment

New Zealand's postal market was opened to full competition in 1998. We are responsible for laws and regulations relating to postal services.

• Postal operators in New Zealand
• Postal register
• Postal Deed of Understanding
• Discussion document: Moving towards a financially sustainable mail service

We advise government on the allocation of New Zealand's radio spectrum and administer the Radiocommunications Act 1989.