The telecommunications service obligations (TSO) regulatory framework established under the Telecommunications Act 2001 enables specific telecommunications services to be available and affordable.

We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.

The postal Deed of Understanding sets out the minimum obligations of the national mail carrier, New Zealand Post, for the sale and delivery of postal products.

Consultation on proposed changes to the government’s Deed of Understanding with NZ Post closed on 10 December. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has received a total of 1,546 submissions, including submissions sent to the Minister for Media and Communications that have been passed on to MBIE.

Network operators in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 1987 and the Telecommunications Act 2001 are listed below in alphabetical order with their month of registration.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to NZ Post’s minimum obligations under the Postal Deed of Understanding.

We advise government on aspects of the emergency call services in New Zealand, working with the New Zealand Police and other agencies.

Information and communications technologies enhance innovation and productivity across the economy. To realise this potential, we work to ensure that telecommunications markets operate efficiently and communications infrastructure is well developed.

This page tells you how to register as a network operator under the Telecommunications Act 2001 and about the special rights network operator status allows.

MBIE is seeking feedback on how changes to the minimum obligations on NZ Post’s mail service could impact New Zealanders.