Wired Telecommunications Network Operation in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report

Down to the wire: Rising demand for mobile services has tripped industry revenue

Revenue for the Wired Telecommunications Network Operation industry has declined over the past five years, as households have continued to disconnect their fixed-line telephone services in favour of broadband services and mobile subscriptions. Increased demand for broadband connections over the past five years has benefited fixed-line service wholesalers at the expense of retailers. Retailers' share of industry revenue has been falling over the period, as more fixed-line telecommunications service revenue has been attributed to internet service provision, which is not included in the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused minor industry disruption over the period. However, the essential nature of fixed communications for businesses and households has supported industry revenue, particularly for wholesalers. Overall, industry revenue is expected to decline at an annualised 10.0% over the five years through 2022-23, to $1.8 billion.

Industry operators provide voice and data services via landlines, microwaves or satellite link-ups. Services include fixed-wire telephony, wired network and cable services, wired international telephone network operation and the renting of installed fibre capacity. Industry participants operate and maintain their own wired network infrastructure. Spare capacity is sold to other telecommunications carriers or resellers.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.