Media release archives
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2degrees set to welcome Now business customers
08 Sep 2026
Improving Aotearoa’s mobile networks: 2degrees and One NZ propose network infrastructure sharing arrangement
27 Aug 2026
2degrees opens AST SpaceMobile ground station, completes test calls, and streams broadband data using a standard cellphone
26 Aug 2026
2degrees implements new network-level protection to help keep customers safe online
19 Aug 2026
New Zealand girls reveal where The Line is between encouragement and pressure
12 Aug 2026
2degrees: the new official telco partner for New Zealand Rugby, and proud supporter of women's programmes from Under 18s to the Black Ferns
29 Jul 2026
National Referendum Launched on World Emoji Day to identify the symbol that defines New Zealand in 2026
17 Jul 2026
New Zealand businesses move beyond COVID recovery story as resilience and growth take centre stage, 2degrees study finds
09 Jun 2026
AI moves from hype to hard results for Kiwi businesses, 2degrees study reveals
28 Apr 2026
Kiwis are Communicating More but Feeling Less Connected - The Humble Phone Call Could Be the Answer
01 Apr 2026
New Zealand telcos announce new collaboration that will enable real-time fraud and scam protections for customers
04 Mar 2026
2degrees and Ericsson deliver private 5G network for Lyttelton Port Company
03 Mar 2026
2degrees and Bunnings team up with new partnership to keep tradies connected
02 Mar 2026
2degrees completes 3G shutdown
03 Feb 2026
2degrees delays 3G shutdown due to state of emergency
27 Jan 2026
2degrees begins 3G shutdown
12 Dec 2025
2degrees invites Kiwis to put its network to the test with a free 7-day eSIM trial
17 Nov 2025
From the first whistle: 2degrees signs on as foundation partner of Auckland FC’s new women’s team
15 Oct 2025
2degrees announces milestone year with record revenue and strategic vision for future growth
23 Sep 2025
Fashion in the Field: 2degrees launches merch to help tackle the confidence gap in girls' sport
21 Aug 2025
New Zealand business optimism highest since 2021, bosses expect revenue growth - research
17 Jun 2025
Datacom and 2degrees unveil strategic ‘preferred supplier’ partnership
05 Jun 2025
2degrees supports First Foundation scholars with free phone plans
11 Apr 2025
Stop the Pings: Half of Kiwis overwhelmed by notifications
11 Apr 2025
Deloitte and 2degrees study: improved productivity is key to NZ’s success
27 Mar 2025
2degrees announces partnership with AST SpaceMobile and plans for NZ launch
11 Mar 2025
2degrees launches SupportHer Club
11 Mar 2025
2degrees reports strong growth across key market segments
29 Nov 2024
2degrees partners with Make-A-Wish to help make Kiwi kid’s dreams come true.
27 Nov 2024
Data Piñata is back – and bringing the party
04 Nov 2024
N4L teams up with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees for cybersecurity, web filtering and high-speed internet
04 Oct 2024
FOUR IN A ROW: 2degrees tops Canstar Blue, again!
17 Sep 2024
2degrees launches new Wi-Fi 7 modem
11 Sep 2024
2degrees calls on Kiwis to back our Olympians at Paris 2024
23 Jul 2024
2degrees named official telecommunications partner of the New Zealand team to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
24 Jun 2024
New Zealand Businesses shift focus from survival to growth
24 Jun 2024
New Zealand’s fairest telco puts its network to the test
24 Jun 2024
2degrees’ coverage extended as Rural Connectivity Group’s 500th site goes live
10 Jun 2024
2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as Chief Customer Officer
22 May 2024
Introducing 2degrees Network Partners
13 May 2024
High Country Salmon, James Henry win 2degrees Digital Accelerator competition
22 Apr 2024
Super Rugby Aupiki Final gets the TikTok treatment
11 Apr 2024
A new way to watch sport: World-First TikTok Broadcast breaks barriers for women’s rugby
26 Feb 2024
2degrees digital accelerator – helping Kiwi businesses soar
02 Feb 2024
2degrees partners with First Foundation to help nurture talent
31 Jan 2024
Unlimited Travel SIM unleashes connectivity for visitors
12 Jan 2024
2degrees launches customer trials of ‘cell towers in space’ service in Nelson region
20 Dec 2023
Announcing the 2degrees Tall Ferns
05 Dec 2023
2degrees set to giveaway up to 800 YEARS of data
07 Nov 2023
Committed to making climate action, 2degrees’ Science Based Targets are verified
06 Nov 2023
The telco, the online safety organisation and the UK grime artist; an unlikely trio teaming up to teach Kiwi kids about smartphone safety
18 Oct 2023
Satellite for Schools transforming digital learning in Aotearoa’s most remote locations
21 Sep 2023
THREE-PEAT: 2degrees tops Canstar Blue, again!
18 Sep 2023
2degrees expands 5G reach
29 Aug 2023
People and technology are the key to helping Kiwi Businesses thrive in 2023
03 Aug 2023
2degrees to close 3g services late 2025
10 Jul 2023
2degrees agrees to purchase MyRepublic broadband customers
05 Jul 2023
Connexa completes acquisition of 2degrees’ passive mobile tower assets
22 Jun 2023
2degrees launches Hyperfibre
19 Jun 2023
Celltower in Space trial successful
31 May 2023
2degrees announces ‘cell towers in space’ test
16 May 2023
2degrees welcomes 5G spectrum allocation
12 May 2023
2degrees Mobile as a Service delivers for NZHG
05 Apr 2023
2degrees set to offer Starlink Business to customers
04 Apr 2023
2degrees - Software defined networks
04 Apr 2023
2degrees announces satellite-to-cell trial with global LEO satellite provider Lynk
03 Apr 2023
2degrees achieves Rainbow Tick Accreditation
14 Mar 2023
2degrees announces sale of tower assets for $1.076bn
15 Dec 2022
2degrees enters power market
03 Nov 2022
New Zealand’s small businesses say 2degrees is favourite telco partner
19 Sep 2022
Kiwi business is a game of two halves
16 Sep 2022
A fairer future has begun for the $222,000 bonus babies!
31 Aug 2022
2degrees expands eSIM capability
22 Aug 2022
2degrees appoints new board
08 Aug 2022
2degrees launches eSIM capability
05 Aug 2022
2degrees provides $50,000 to foster young talent in secondary school girls rugby
11 Jul 2022
13 new 5G coverage areas launched
11 Jul 2022
2degrees head office awarded Aotearoa’s first WELL Certification
09 Jun 2022
2degrees fights for fair for the next generation of Kiwis
01 Jun 2022
2degrees and Vocus NZ merger completes
01 Jun 2022
Vocus NZ and 2degrees welcome OIO consent
29 Apr 2022
2degrees delivering a streamlined ride to the cloud
26 Apr 2022
No mobile data worries for 2degrees and BNZ customers
14 Apr 2022
2degrees 5G is here!
28 Feb 2022
2degrees launches app to encourage mindful phone use
14 Feb 2022
Mark Callander to lead merged entity
03 Feb 2022
Latest 2degrees Shop Local winners revealed
25 Jan 2022
2degrees and Orcon Group to merge
31 Dec 2021
2degrees' new flagship store in Newmarket
15 Dec 2021
Group Text to boost customer engagement
14 Dec 2021
2degrees announces major partnership with Super Rugby Aupiki teams
08 Dec 2021
Flying our Fight for Fair to Chatham Island
02 Dec 2021
2degrees 5G network is ON
30 Nov 2021
2degrees achieves revenue and earnings growth in Q3
10 Nov 2021
Digital and tech among solutions to business resilience
01 Nov 2021
2degrees the proud winner of Canstar Blue award in 2021
13 Oct 2021
2degrees and Chambers of Commerce to Fight For Fair for Kiwi Business
12 Oct 2021
2degrees network recognised as best in class
08 Oct 2021
Preliminary merger discussions underway
08 Oct 2021
2degrees’ Board members confirmed
30 Sep 2021
2degrees open stores in Level 3 Auckland
21 Sep 2021
2degrees boosts business capability with SD-WAN solution
08 Sep 2021
We’re keeping kiwis connected
03 Sep 2021
Call to join our call centre brings success
02 Sep 2021
2degrees reinstates support for customers during COVID-19 lockdown
24 Aug 2021
Trilogy Q2 results report strong growth for 2degrees
12 Aug 2021
2degrees bring Auckland teams into one new CBD home
02 Aug 2021
Mark Cairns announced as intended chair for 2degrees
29 Jul 2021
2degrees delivers record results in 2020
10 May 2021
2degrees selects Ericsson as partner for 5G network launch in 2021
14 Apr 2021
One year on: Technology transformation helps businesses run better than ever
31 Mar 2021
2degrees Shareholders to Explore Possible IPO
25 Mar 2021
2degrees has appointed Holly Knill to the role of Chief Consumer Officer
25 Feb 2021
Covid-19 alert level changes
16 Feb 2021
Shop Local Winners Revealed
12 Oct 2020
2degrees aims high with ambition to be the first NZ company to gain WELL Certification
04 Sep 2020
How Kiwi SMEs are changing the way they work
04 Sep 2020
2degrees response to Covid alert level changes
12 Aug 2020
MoRAN release
22 Jun 2020
Arson attacks across Aotearoa
15 May 2020
2degrees 2019 results
13 May 2020
2degrees says its customers are playing a great game of ‘go home, stay home’
21 Apr 2020
2degrees confirms it is ready to connect students to Broadband
14 Apr 2020
2degrees reviews costs, projects and staffing levels in response to COVID-19
14 Apr 2020
2degrees confirms its support of customers
20 Mar 2020
2degrees secures new home for 2021
13 Feb 2020
2nd Chance Charlie
05 Feb 2020
Goodchat SME
06 Nov 2019
Goodchat Relationship
08 Oct 2019
100,000 Broadband Customers
01 Oct 2019
2degrees appoints new Chief Business Officer
21 Sep 2019
2degrees, Spark and Vodafone and announce new rural broadband and mobile services in 20 locations
27 Aug 2019
10th Birthday
05 Aug 2019
Goodchat Emoji
17 Jul 2019
Disadvantaged families offered free internet access
22 May 2019
Spark's Rugby World Cup promises falling apart
06 May 2019
2degrees transforms for its 10th birthday
01 May 2019
2degrees launches new unlimited mobile plan
15 Apr 2019
2degrees Offers Amazon Prime Video to Broadband Customers
08 Mar 2019
2degrees tells its residential broadband customers: “no price rise in 2019”
06 Mar 2019
2degrees appoints Mark Aue as Chief Executive
30 Jan 2019
A third of Kiwis say their partner is spending too much time on their smartphone
28 Aug 2018
Majority of Kiwis admit hiding behind keyboards for tough conversations, and many confess feeling guilty about it
28 Aug 2018
Kiwi blokes aren’t in touch with their feelings? Yeah nah. New research reveals Kiwi men are quicker to use the L-word than Kiwi women
28 Aug 2018
Ana Sever Appointed New Chief Business Officer of 2degrees
23 Apr 2018
WiFi Calling is coming to an iPhone near you
04 Apr 2018
2degrees switches off 2G network this Thursday March 15
12 Mar 2018
Seeking New Zealand’s Crustiest 2G phone
01 Mar 2018
Farewell 2G…it’s been fun, but it’s time to move on
08 Feb 2018
It’s a tight five for 2degrees
08 Dec 2017
Calling from the beach or lake just got easier this summer
27 Nov 2017
2degrees takes out Deloitte Top 200 Most Improved Performance Award
24 Nov 2017
Data Hunt is back
13 Nov 2017
Aussie Carry On for business – call, text and use data in Australia out of your NZ plan
25 Sep 2017
2degrees to close down 2G access in March 2018
15 Sep 2017
Mark Ratcliffe joins the 2degrees board
04 Sep 2017
Big Data Minus the Side of Hot Spot/Speed Restrictions
04 Sep 2017
2degrees Goes Big on Data – Again
25 Aug 2017
Mark Petrie leaving his day-to-day role at 2degrees
16 Aug 2017
Blind Foundation collaborates with 2degrees in technology partnership
21 Jun 2017
2degrees growth story continues
17 May 2017
Things ‘getting awkward’ without data
07 Apr 2017
Introducing NZ’s first unlimited* mobile data plan…
03 Apr 2017
Standing for more than the game: 2degrees sponsor the Highlanders
09 Mar 2017
2degrees thanks customers impacted by system upgrade with data credits
28 Feb 2017
Issues with 2degrees mobile self-service and app continue – free mobile calls and texts to NZ & Australian mobiles and landlines extended
27 Feb 2017
Free Calling & Text to NZ and Australian numbers for all 2degrees mobile customers
26 Feb 2017
2degrees extends 4G to Feilding
20 Feb 2017
2degrees extends 4G to Dunedin
20 Feb 2017
More than 67,000 Kiwis out Data Hunting
29 Nov 2016
2degrees extends 4G to Whangamata South
15 Nov 2016
2degrees extends 4G to Palmerston North
15 Nov 2016
2degrees to launch nationwide consumer Gigabit Speed Boost
30 Sep 2016
So much more than mobile - 2degrees to supply all connectivity services to Ministry for Primary Industries
08 Sep 2016
Message from Samsung: Samsung Product Safety Replacement
03 Sep 2016
2degrees introduces monthly discount for NZ’s SuperGold Card holders
31 Aug 2016
Consumers will miss out if Vodafone/Sky Merger goes ahead
16 Aug 2016
2degrees switches on 4G in Taupo, Ohakune, Taranaki, Picton and Timaru
04 Aug 2016
2degrees first with 100GbE Trans-Tasman Interconnect
28 Jul 2016
2degrees extends 4G coverage in Auckland and Wellington
13 Jul 2016
Ricoh New Zealand partners with 2degrees
06 Jul 2016
2degrees scoops Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award fifth year running
29 Jun 2016
2degrees launches Broadband for Business
27 Jun 2016
2degrees extends 4G coverage on the North Shore
24 Jun 2016
2degrees and NEC New Zealand to collaborate on Smart Cities
15 Jun 2016
2degrees FY15 results – strong growth continues Revenue lifts 43.1% - EBITDA up 43.9% - mobile network reaches 95% population coverage
01 Jun 2016
2degrees brings fibre to the desk
17 May 2016
2degrees has the most satisfied broadband customers
26 Feb 2016
2degrees announce exclusive partnership with TIDAL
22 Feb 2016
2degrees appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
16 Feb 2016
New 2degrees store for Christchurch
01 Nov 2015
Hawkins makes switch to 2degrees
18 Sep 2015
2degrees launches into broadband market today
28 Jul 2015
2degrees' 4G network now reaches more than half NZ's population
30 Jun 2015
2degrees announces new Head of Marketing Communications
15 Jun 2015
2degrees extends 4G to greater Tauranga
02 Jun 2015
2degrees extends 4G to more NZ cities and towns
26 May 2015
2degrees extends 4G to more NZ cities and towns
08 May 2015
2degrees extends 4G to Hastings
07 May 2015
2degrees to credit all calls and SMS to Nepal
28 Apr 2015
2degrees ‘Mobile Phone Service Provider of the Year’ for fourth year running
23 Apr 2015
2degrees ‘Play the Bridge' Bollywood style
16 Apr 2015
2degrees extends 4G to Ashburton
02 Apr 2015
2degrees extends 4G to Levin
02 Apr 2015
2degrees and Snap - there's a real choice of total telco service coming your way soon
23 Mar 2015
Auckland Harbour Bridge will glow green tonight to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
17 Mar 2015
MediaWorks has made the right decision
16 Mar 2015
2degrees to credit all calls and SMS to cyclone-affected Vanuatu
16 Mar 2015
2degrees to light up Auckland Harbour Bridge in World First
12 Mar 2015
2degrees and iHeartRadio NZ present Jessie J in concert… for free
27 Feb 2015
2degrees ups the ante with launch of new 2015 plans
16 Feb 2015
2degrees expands support for 'Android ecosystem'
10 Feb 2015
2degrees 'standout mobile operator' according to Consumer NZ poll
05 Feb 2015
2degrees partners with Google
28 Oct 2014
2degrees Statement
09 Sep 2014
2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
07 Jul 2014
The '4G Drop' - 4G worth of cash and prizes up for grabs with 2degrees and ZM
07 Jul 2014
4G now live on 2degrees
30 Jun 2014
2degrees to launch mobile WiFi trial in the Capital
05 Jun 2014
Kiwis' love of mobile no longer a burden to their pocket with 'Worry-Free Data'
27 May 2014
Research points to Kiwis becoming more connected
22 May 2014
Mobile competition - better analysis shows problems remain
21 May 2014
2degrees and iHeart Radio present Ed Sheeran in concert... for free
16 Apr 2014
Welcome 2Freedom
07 Apr 2014
2degrees to launch 4G trial
24 Mar 2014
International mobile rankings show there's still work to do
16 Mar 2014
2degrees to get Kiwis talking with new 'Share Everything' Plans
09 Dec 2013
NZ Mobile Companies join forces to stop phone theft
09 Dec 2013
2degrees appoints new Chairman, adds global talent to its board
25 Nov 2013
Vodafone's chilling attempt to monopolise spectrum
08 Nov 2013
Improve competition - keep unsold spectrum on the shelf
30 Oct 2013
Ngati Porou and 2degrees Launch Community Development Fund
10 Oct 2013
2degrees appoints new Chief Executive
27 Aug 2013
East Coast Iwi and 2degrees join forces
08 Aug 2013
Financing funds future growth and expansion of 2degrees
18 Jun 2013
2degrees ‘Fights for Fair-dinkum’ – calls & texts to Australia at no extra cost
07 Jun 2013
2degrees arrives in Timaru
15 May 2013
Carryover Minutes™ on Prepay Plus – 2degrees continues the Fight for Fair
14 May 2013
Carryover data – 2degrees carries on 'Fight for Fairness'
15 Apr 2013
2degrees – business will continue as recovery takes place
02 Apr 2013
2degrees pays tribute to Eric and Kathy Hertz
31 Mar 2013
Plane Crash involving CEO Eric Hertz
30 Mar 2013
2degrees takes out ‘Mobile Phone Service Provider of the Year’ award for second year.
07 Mar 2013
University of Waikato goes mobile with 2degrees.
04 Mar 2013
2degrees welcomes 4G spectrum allocation announcement.
21 Feb 2013
2degrees feeds Kiwis’ insatiable demand for talk and data
04 Feb 2013
2degrees brings great deals to Nelson in time for Christmas
07 Dec 2012
2degrees appoints new Chief Technology Officer
06 Dec 2012
2degrees recognised for Excellence in Business
08 Nov 2012
2degrees launches first ‘Senior' phone
05 Nov 2012
2degrees launches Twitter via SMS service
25 Oct 2012
2degrees’ New Zealand’s fastest growing technology company
25 Oct 2012
2degrees leading the way in mobile value
24 Aug 2012
2degrees makes it 1,000,000 in three years
07 Aug 2012
2degrees brings better mobile value to Napier
26 Jul 2012
2degrees awards first Hei Rere Mai Scholarships
11 Jun 2012
2degrees ‘Shared Data’
07 May 2012
New Head of Marketing Communications for 2degrees
07 May 2012
2degrees launches mission to replace wallet
03 May 2012
2degrees comes to Dunedin with $2 handsets
26 Apr 2012
More kiwis get affordable Mobile Broadband with 2degrees
04 Apr 2012
2degrees appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
03 Apr 2012
2degrees makes market-changing Windows smartphone affordable
15 Mar 2012
New Zealanders keep making the move - 2degrees boosts customer numbers
09 Feb 2012