New Zealand’s (NZ) fixed communication services market is poised for growth, driven by increasing demand for fixed broadband services and continued investments in fiber infrastructure. The market is forecast to rise from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $1.9 billion by 2031, as investments support the expansion of the country’s high-speed broadband capabilities, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

GlobalData’s New Zealand Fixed Communication Forecast (Q2 2026) reveals that the country’s fixed voice services revenue will witness a marginal compound annual growth rate of 1.2% during 2026-2031 period, weighed down by a steady decline in circuit-switched subscriptions and sluggish growth in packet switched (VoIP) subscriptions.

Fixed broadband services revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.6% over the forecast period, mainly supported by the growth in FTTH/B and fixed wireless access (FWA) lines, as a result of government efforts to expand broadband connectivity in the country.

Srikanth Vaidya, Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Fiber lines accounted for about 72% share of total fixed broadband lines in 2026 and will remain the leading broadband technology through to 2031. Growth in fiber lines will be driven by growing demand for high-speed broadband connectivity, continued improvements in fiber broadband infrastructure, and operators’ gradually retirement of their legacy copper lines.”

Spark leads the fixed broadband services market by subscription share, supported by its strong position in the FTTH service segment and its bundled fiber broadband plans, which pair connectivity with entertainment add-ons like Netflix, priority access to concert tickets and artist experiences, and sports content in partnership with Sky.

Vaidya concludes: “Fiber will continue to anchor New Zealand’s broadband market, although FWA is gaining ground as 5G networks expand. FWA lines are projected to rise at a CAGR of 4.5% over the forecast period. In regional areas and other locations where fiber is hard or uneconomic to deploy, FWA offers a fast, low-cost way to connect households. By combining FWA and FTTH offerings, operators can extend their reach, offer faster installation, and provide flexible broadband packages that meet the needs of a wider range of customers.”

New Zealand’s (NZ) fixed communication services market is poised for growth, driven by increasing demand for fixed broadband services and continued investments in fiber infrastructure. The market is forecast to rise from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $1.9 billion by 2031, as investments support the expansion of the country’s high-speed broadband capabilities, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

GlobalData’s New Zealand Fixed Communication Forecast (Q2 2026) reveals that the country’s fixed voice services revenue will witness a marginal compound annual growth rate of 1.2% during 2026-2031 period, weighed down by a steady decline in circuit-switched subscriptions and sluggish growth in packet switched (VoIP) subscriptions.

Fixed broadband services revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.6% over the forecast period, mainly supported by the growth in FTTH/B and fixed wireless access (FWA) lines, as a result of government efforts to expand broadband connectivity in the country.

Srikanth Vaidya, Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Fiber lines accounted for about 72% share of total fixed broadband lines in 2026 and will remain the leading broadband technology through to 2031. Growth in fiber lines will be driven by growing demand for high-speed broadband connectivity, continued improvements in fiber broadband infrastructure, and operators’ gradually retirement of their legacy copper lines.”

Spark leads the fixed broadband services market by subscription share, supported by its strong position in the FTTH service segment and its bundled fiber broadband plans, which pair connectivity with entertainment add-ons like Netflix, priority access to concert tickets and artist experiences, and sports content in partnership with Sky.

Vaidya concludes: “Fiber will continue to anchor New Zealand’s broadband market, although FWA is gaining ground as 5G networks expand. FWA lines are projected to rise at a CAGR of 4.5% over the forecast period. In regional areas and other locations where fiber is hard or uneconomic to deploy, FWA offers a fast, low-cost way to connect households. By combining FWA and FTTH offerings, operators can extend their reach, offer faster installation, and provide flexible broadband packages that meet the needs of a wider range of customers.”