In June 2008, Trilogy acquired 26% of Greenfield mobile wireless operator in New Zealand, then called New Zealand Communications Limited.  In May 2009, the operation unveiled its new brand and is now known as Two Degrees Mobile Limited ("2degrees").  In July 2009, Trilogy announced its intention to increase its stake in the venture to 52%.  2degrees is licensed for the provision of nationwide 2G and 3G wireless communications; it launched commercial services on its GSM network in August 2009.

New Zealand Fast Facts: 

Population: 4.2 million
Languages: English, Maori, Sign Language 
Area: 268,680 sq km
GDP per Capita (PPP): $27,900
Currency: New Zealand dollar = 100 cents
Teledensity: 41 telephone lines per 100 inhabitants
Wireless Operators: 2
Source: CIA World Factbook, World Bank, Trilogy Internal Reports

Market Overview - New Zealand is an island nation in Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia.  It has a population of approximately 4.2 million people, 80% of whom reside in cities.  New Zealand is a prosperous nation with a resilient, industrialized free market economy wherein per capita income has risen for nine consecutive years.  Significant contributors to the New Zealand economy include food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, transportation equipment, banking and insurance, tourism, and mining.

Service offerings - 2degrees became the third mobile operator in New Zealand in August 2009.

Visit 2degrees' website at www.2degreesmobile.co.nz