Welcome to the TCF Annual Report for 2025 and another year of innovation and collaboration across the industry.
Join us for an in depth look at the major trends shaping New Zealand’s telecommunications landscape and how the sector is delivering more value to New Zealanders, driving digital transformation and shaping the future of connectivity.
“Every year, our Annual Report is a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and where we’re heading as a sector. This year’s report tells the story of our sector’s progress: from the nationwide rollout of fibre to our united efforts in fighting scams and protecting consumers. It’s a snapshot of technology transforming lives across New Zealand. Telecommunications is now the backbone of our economy and daily life, supporting everything from remote work to streaming, learning, healthcare and innovation.” Paul Brislen, TCF CEO.
Table of Contents
Key report highlights include:
Explosive fixed line data growth
Average monthly usage has soared from 12GB in 2011 to 648GB today and is projected to hit 1TB/month by 2028.
Mobile data surge
Mobile data consumption keeps climbing, with 78% of customers now enjoying unlimited voice and SMS with their data plans.
Fibre prevalence
Fibre is NZ’s leading technology, making up 74% of the market as we move toward a full copper switch-off by 2030.
Satellite growth
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services are growing fast, now representing 3% of the market and 19% of rural connections.
