IoT Networks

Connect your IoT solutions to our range of secure and resilient networks. Our networks allow for different use cases depending on your bandwidth and coverage needs. We are accelerating the implementation of IoT across New Zealand to meet a wide range of business needs.

Whether you need high bandwidth to deliver data in real time or your business is dealing with long-life devices and resource constraints, we have a cost-effective wireless network option for you.

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Understand impacts from the 3G closure

We'll be closing 3G at the end of 2025. Find out how you can future proof your business for years to come.

Find out about the 3G closure

Benefits

Coverage

98% of where New Zealanders live and work with expansion options.

Flexibility

Multiple IoT network options depending on your IoT requirement.

Image displaying the potential business uses across Spark's IoT network. From Cellular 4G and 3G, Cellular CAT-M1 and LoRaWAN.

Cellular (4G/3G)

Purpose

Spark's cellular 4G and 3G networks are used to support IoT solutions that rely on high data usage and low latency throughout New Zealand.

Benefits

Use large amounts of data with low latency
Supports mobile
Nationwide coverage

Features

High bandwidth and low latency to support devices that need to send lots of data
Supports voice and SMS capabilities
Secure cellular network on licensed spectrum
IoT Starter Kit: Access to the Spark Control Centre, 5 free connections and expert help

Purpose

Spark's cellular 4G and 3G networks are used to support IoT solutions that rely on high data usage and low latency throughout New Zealand.

Benefits

Use large amounts of data with low latency
Supports mobile
Nationwide coverage

Features

High bandwidth and low latency to support devices that need to send lots of data
Supports voice and SMS capabilities
Secure cellular network on licensed spectrum
IoT Starter Kit: Access to the Spark Control Centre, 5 free connections and expert help

Order a Dev kit

Cat-M1

Purpose

Spark's Cat-M1 network is used to support IoT solutions that use smaller amounts of data and rely on energy efficient connectivity to maximise device lifespans.

Benefits

Low power connectivity to ensure you can maximise the energy efficiency of your devices
Lower cost hardware and devices
Nationwide coverage

Features

Suits battery-powered devices that need to operate for a long time
Supports SMS capabilities
Secure cellular network on licensed spectrum
IoT Starter Kit: Access to the Spark Control Centre, 5 free connections and expert help

Purpose

Spark's Cat-M1 network is used to support IoT solutions that use smaller amounts of data and rely on energy efficient connectivity to maximise device lifespans.

Benefits

Low power connectivity to ensure you can maximise the energy efficiency of your devices
Lower cost hardware and devices
Nationwide coverage

Features

Suits battery-powered devices that need to operate for a long time
Supports SMS capabilities
Secure cellular network on licensed spectrum
IoT Starter Kit: Access to the Spark Control Centre, 5 free connections and expert help

Order a Dev kit

NB-IoT

Purpose

Spark’s NB-IoT network is used to support IoT solutions that rely on deep coverage, require small amounts of non real time data and long battery life.

Benefits

Low power connectivity to ensure you can maximise the energy efficiency of your devices
Lower cost hardware and devices
Devices that require deep coverage

Features

Suits battery-powered devices that need to operate for a long time
Suits devices that need to send only small amounts of non real-time data
Secure cellular network on licensed spectrum
IoT Starter Kit: Access to the Spark Control Centre, has 5 free connections and expert help

Purpose

Spark’s NB-IoT network is used to support IoT solutions that rely on deep coverage, require small amounts of non real time data and long battery life.

Benefits

Low power connectivity to ensure you can maximise the energy efficiency of your devices
Lower cost hardware and devices
Devices that require deep coverage

Features

Suits battery-powered devices that need to operate for a long time
Suits devices that need to send only small amounts of non real-time data
Secure cellular network on licensed spectrum
IoT Starter Kit: Access to the Spark Control Centre, has 5 free connections and expert help

Order a Dev kit

LoRaWAN

Purpose

Spark's LoRaWAN network is used to support cost-effective IoT devices that need to send small amounts of data over multi-year time periods in locations where coverage or cost of cellular applications are not feasible.

Benefits

Low power connectivity enables longevity on devices
Connectivity where you need it with Metro coverage and flexible extension options in challenging areas

Features

Suits battery-powered devices that need to operate for a long time
Suits devices that need to send only small amounts of data
IoT Starter Kit: Access to ThingPark Wireless, 10 free connections and welcome pack

Purpose

Benefits

Low power connectivity enables longevity on devices
Connectivity where you need it with Metro coverage and flexible extension options in challenging areas

Features

Suits battery-powered devices that need to operate for a long time
Suits devices that need to send only small amounts of data
IoT Starter Kit: Access to ThingPark Wireless, 10 free connections and welcome pack

Order a Dev kit

Check network coverage

Enter an address or explore the map to check network coverage in that area. Check coverage

Spark IoT Wiki

Visit the Spark Wiki site for technical information on device set up and connections, network updates and advisories, troubleshooting, configuration and other technical documentation.

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Spark IoT Wiki

Visit the Spark Wiki site for technical information on device set up and connections, network updates and advisories, troubleshooting, configuration and other technical documentation.

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Approved Spark IoT Devices

Spark recommends using IoT Devices that have an embedded module that have been certified for use on the Spark Mobile Network. This document lists the certified IoT/M2M, 4G-LTE Cellular Embedded Modules and Integrated Devices. Modules have passed Spark’s PTC257 Certification Program.

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International partnerships

Connectivity solutions for your IoT deployments in New Zealand via Spark Wholesale.

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Customer stories and resources

Levno's story

Levno is an innovative company using our IoT network to give their customers visibility of fuel reserves in tanks, vehicles and agri equipment. Learn how they do it.

Learn more

Autosense's story

See how AutoSense is using IoT solutions from Spark to support their mission of driver safety.

Learn more

Vector

Learn how Spark’s IoT solution enhanced and future-proofed Vector’s Smart Meter infrastructure.

Learn more

PAPN

A Private Access Point Name (APN) provides an additional layer of security and management for IoT devices when connecting between Spark’s cellular network and your business network or data centre.

Learn more

Technical Support

Looking for technical support? Check out the Spark IoT Wiki page for help on set-up, configuration, troubleshooting and more.

Go to IoT support

Why choose Spark?

Our partnerships

We've partnered with a range of best in class local and international expertise to ensure your business has the most suitable IoT solution.

Our service

We have dedicated experts ready to identify your business problems and opportunities, then plan and deploy the right IoT solution for your business needs.

One stop shop

Our complete range of IoT solutions include hardware, connectivity, data analytics and insights and after sales support. Everything you need in one place to get your business to the future, today.

Browse solutions

Together with our forward-thinking local and global partners, we can provide the right end-to-end IoT solutions to meet your business needs. Our IoT solutions could help you reduce costs, improve health and safety, save time on monitoring and reporting, or increase efficiency and return on investment.

See IoT solutions

Begin your IoT journey today

We offer free IoT Starter Kits for cellular and LoRaWAN connectivity. These include free access to our management platforms and enough data to get you started. Learn more.

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8th March

Applications open

15th March to 28th June

Finalists Announced

27th July

Judging Starts

26th August

Winners Announced

4th September

Funding and the 5G Co-Lab testing

September to October

Winners fly to New York

October

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IoT Networks

Understand impacts from the 3G closure

Understand impacts from the 3G closure

Benefits

Coverage

Flexibility

Cellular (4G/3G)

Purpose

Benefits

Features

Purpose

Benefits

Features

Cat-M1

Purpose

Benefits

Features

Purpose

Benefits

Features

NB-IoT

Purpose

Benefits

Features

Purpose

Benefits

Features

LoRaWAN

Purpose

Benefits

Features

Purpose

Benefits

Features

Check network coverage

Spark IoT Wiki

Spark IoT Wiki

Customer stories and resources

Levno's story

Autosense's story

Vector

PAPN

Technical Support

Why choose Spark?

Our partnerships

Our service

One stop shop

Launch & Announcement

Applications open

Finalists Announced

Judging Starts

Winners Announced

Funding and the 5G Co-Lab testing

Winners fly to New York