New Zealand Mobile Market to Reach $2.2 bn by 2030 as 5G and AI Drive Growth

New Zealand’s mobile market is benefiting from continued investment in nationwide 5G infrastructure and growing demand for high-speed wireless connectivity. According to Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report, global 5G subscriptions reached 3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, while worldwide mobile data traffic increased 22 percent year over year, highlighting the rapid shift toward data-intensive applications that is also influencing operator investment strategies in New Zealand.