New Zealand/Oceania

Spark

OperatorSpark New Zealand

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LocationNew ZealandNZ
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PLMN ID · 53005

530
mcc
New Zealand
05
mnc
Spark

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

3G · 4G · 5G on this network

2G
0cell towers

Not on record

3G
67cell towers

2 bands

4G
2,642cell towers

4 bands

5G
0cell towers

1 band

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Spark
Operator
Spark New Zealand
Region
Oceania
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 9 networks on MCC 530
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
What is a PLMN ID?
TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
3G · 4G · 5G7 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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MVNOs sell their own SIMs and plans but run on Spark's network rather than owning one.

BrandCallingAPNs
Regional MVNOSkinny3 APNs

Regional Global SIM using Spark's numbering

Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-17

2,709

Cells

91

Location areas

52,609

Measurements

2015

First measured

UMTS 3G672%
LTE 4G2,64298%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About Spark

Spark New Zealand, operating within the Oceania region, specifically in New Zealand, is a major mobile network provider. Identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 530 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 05, Spark provides a range of telecommunications services, including mobile, broadband, and landline offerings. As one of the dominant players in the New Zealand market, Spark competes with other networks like Vodafone New Zealand (One NZ), and smaller players. Spark has historically innovated within NZ to push the boundaries of technology. Spark's network infrastructure covers a significant portion of New Zealand, offering 4G and increasingly, 5G connectivity to its customers. Beyond just connectivity, Spark also provides various digital services and entertainment options, like Lightbox which was merged with Sky TV in 2020, illustrating their commitment to adapting to evolving customer needs and industry standards. They are known for their commitment to connecting more rural communities and investment in expanding their cellular coverage within New Zealand, ensuring their customer base stays connected no matter the location.

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Spark Internet

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TelecomDefault

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XT Mobile

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TelecomMMS

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