2degrees narrows the gap – but which gap?

In this edition:Mobile market analysisOne NZ wins worldwide AI awardTuanz talks of national AI strategyA closer look at the 2degrees challengeRecent New Zealand mobile market data paints two distinct pictures of 2degrees’ relative performance.Telcowatch, the quarterly device-based tracker from Datamine, says 2degrees is the standout performer. In its recent June quarter report, Telcowatch says 2degrees’ market share is up 4.4 percent year on year after four quarters of growth.2degrees has gained ground on Spark. That company has seen its market share fall 4.2 percent to 31 percent. Telcowatch treats Spark and its Skinny brand as separate. Combined, the two account for 37 percent of the market just ahead of One NZ which has a 36 percent share.While 2degrees remains the third player, it is closing the gap on Spark and One NZ.The Commerce Commission's 2025 Telecommunications Monitoring Report, published two weeks ago and based on subscriber counts rather than active devices, sees…