---
title: "Spark: MCC 530 MNC 05"
mcc: "530"
mnc: "05"
plmn: "53005"
tadig: "NZLTM"
brand: "Spark"
operator: "Spark New Zealand"
country: "New Zealand"
country_iso: "NZ"
region: "Oceania"
technologies: ["3G", "4G", "5G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_05"
---

# Spark: MCC 530, MNC 05 (New Zealand)

**Spark** (operator: Spark New Zealand) is a mobile network in [New Zealand](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/new_zealand.md) (Oceania), identified by MCC **530** and MNC **05**: PLMN ID 53005, also written 530-05 or 530 05, with the TADIG roaming code **NZLTM**. It runs 3G, 4G and 5G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 530 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 05 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 53005 |
| TADIG code | NZLTM |
| Brand | Spark |
| Operator | Spark New Zealand |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Region | Oceania |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 850](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_850.md) | 67 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 700](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_700.md), [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md), [TD-LTE 2300](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/td-lte_2300.md) | 2,642 |
| 5G | [5G 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/5g_2600.md) | — |

## Voice & calling services

| Service | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VoLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoWiFi | Unknown | — |
| ViLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoNR | Unknown | — |

A service not marked Supported or Not supported is unknown: no data either way, not a sign that the network lacks it.

## 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.

## MVNOs on Spark

- [Skinny](https://mcc-mnc.org/mvno/skinny.md)

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Internet | `internet` | default, ia, mms, supl | — | `http://lsmmsc.xtra.co.nz` | 210.55.11.73 | 8080 | AOSP |
| TelecomDefault | `wap.telecom.co.nz` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| XT Mobile | `internet.telecom.co.nz` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| TelecomMMS | `wap.telecom.co.nz` | mms | — | `http://lsmmsc.xtra.co.nz` | 210.55.11.73 | 8080 | LineageOS |

Settings come from Android's AOSP and LineageOS APN lists and user corrections.

## APN settings: Skinny

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | `wapaccess.co.nz` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Default | `wapaccess.co.nz` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| MMS | `wapaccess.co.nz` | mms | — | `http://mms.mmsaccess.co.nz` | 210.55.11.73 | 80 | AOSP |

## Android carrier config highlights

| Setting | Value | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Show 4G for LTE data icon | Yes | `show_4g_for_lte_data_icon_bool` |
| Max MMS image height | 1944 | `maxImageHeight` |
| Max MMS image width | 2592 | `maxImageWidth` |
| Max MMS size (bytes) | 614400 | `maxMessageSize` |
| Support MMS content disposition | No | `supportMmsContentDisposition` |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **2,709** cells on this network across 91 location/tracking areas, first seen 2015-02-21 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G | 67 |
| LTE | 4G | 2,642 |

Locate a single cell by MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC and cell ID with the https://mcc-mnc.org/cell-id-lookup tool, `GET /api/v1/cells` or the MCP `lookup_cell` tool. Cell data from OpenCelliD (https://opencellid.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Other networks in New Zealand

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 00 | [Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_00.md) | — |
| 530 | 01 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_01.md) | NZLBS |
| 530 | 02 | [Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_02.md) | — |
| 530 | 03 | [Woosh](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_03.md) | — |
| 530 | 04 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_04.md) | — |
| 530 | 06 | [Skinny](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_06.md) | — |
| 530 | 07 | [Bluereach Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_07.md) | — |
| 530 | 24 | [2degrees](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/530_24.md) | NZLNH |

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