Zero Data is available to anyone using a mobile device connected to the Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot or Orcon mobile networks. The purpose of Zero Data is to ensure all New Zealanders can access essential information and digital services.
If your mobile device is connected to a participating network, none of the mobile data you use when you visit websites through Zero Data will count against your data cap or incur any charges. All data usage will be charged back to the government agencies that sponsor the websites you visit.
All you need to do is make sure your mobile data is turned on before you visit Zero Data. You’ll know you’re on Zero Data when you see a green ribbon across the top of the website.
Zero Data brings all New Zealand’s sponsored websites together in one place and makes it easy for you to know exactly when you’re using Zero Data. The range of information and services available through the homepage will increase over time as more government agencies get involved.
Zero Data is available only for people using a mobile device connected to a participating mobile network and isn’t available for any device using a broadband/fibre connection. This might apply, for example, if your mobile device is connected to your home internet via Wi-Fi.
Some website content such as online payment systems may be unavailable through Zero Data due to technical limitations. You’ll receive an error message if you try to access non-sponsored content or if you follow a link to a non-sponsored website.
If you need to access non-sponsored content or websites from your mobile device without using any of your data, you may be able to access a free internet connection at your local library, educational institution or marae, or at a business that offers free Wi-Fi to its customers.
Please get in touch with us at support@zero.govt.nz if you have any problems accessing sponsored websites through Zero Data.