Mavenir, Tū Ātea Partner To Advance Networks With Māori Spectrum Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, announced a transformative partnership with Tū Ātea Limited, an Indigenous Aotearoa/New Zealand company dedicated to advancing Māori telecommunications.

Through this collaboration, Tū Ātea will deploy Mavenir’s state-of-the-art 5G Converged Packet Core and Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) using Māori-owned spectrum assets, driving the development of 4G and 5G small cell private networks and infrastructure-sharing across Aotearoa.

By facilitating neutral hosting, Mavenir and Tū Ātea provide New Zealand’s network operators with shared, cost-effective infrastructure options to expand coverage to underserved communities.

“Partnering with Tū Ātea provides Mavenir a unique opportunity to support a Māori-led initiative that’s pioneering the future of network services.

"Our cloud-native solutions lay the foundation for impactful digital transformation, unlocking new possibilities for industries and communities alike,” said Mavenir Chief Executive Officer, Pardeep Kohli in a statement.

Meanwhile, Tū Ātea Chief Executive, Antony Royal underscores that this partnership with Mavenir is part of a larger programme that includes employment and training initiatives in the telecommunications sector.

“This partnership empowers Māori to drive lower-cost, network-sharing technology solutions, particularly in rural areas,” said Royal.

Tū Ātea is also establishing an Innovation Centre to drive research, testing, and commercial development for Māori using 5G and wireless technologies, supporting ideas and initiatives that strengthen Māori technical and commercial capabilities.

Utilising Mavenir’s technology, Tū Ātea aims to deliver affordable services that meet rising connectivity needs across Aotearoa. This Māori-led initiative introduces scalable, private 5G networks for industries such as primary production, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.

This collaboration sets the stage for a new era of network services and innovation, empowering Māori, further unlocking the economic potential of remote communities and enhancing New Zealand’s digital future.

-- BERNAMA