How popular isZeronet?
In September 2026, people searched for Zeronet by name about 4,080 times in New Zealand, a 31.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.89% of all New Zealand mobile and broadband provider searches, placing Zeronet eighth out of nine providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mobile and broadband providers, Zeronet did not appear in any of the answers.
Zeronet is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
One NZShare of searches 37%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SparkShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Contact EnergyShare of searches 16.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
2degreesShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ZeronetShare of searches 0.89%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top mobile and broadband providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zeronet did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- 2degrees1st
Skinny2nd- Spark3rd
- One NZ4th
Warehouse Mobile5th
Kogan Mobile6th
Mercury7th- Contact Energy–
- Zeronet–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- One NZ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- 2degrees5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Spark4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Skinny4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Kogan Mobile2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Warehouse Mobile1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mercury1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Contact Energy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zeronet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mobile and broadband providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mobile and broadband provider should I switch to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mobile and broadband providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mobile and broadband provider in New Zealand for better coverage at home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best mobile plan nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap mobile plans nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which mobile and broadband providers compete with Zeronet?
Share of searches by month for One NZ, Spark, Contact Energy, 2degrees, Skinny, Zeronet. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | One NZ | Spark | Contact Energy | 2degrees | Skinny | Kogan Mobile | Warehouse Mobile | Zeronet | Mercury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 19.6% | 17.4% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.2% | 18.4% | 13.5% | 17% | 9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.67% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 17.5% | 15.5% | 16.9% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.9% | 17.5% | 18.7% | 16.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.96% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 16.9% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.95% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 32% | 19.7% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 17.5% | 18.9% | 15.8% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 17.9% | 19% | 15.7% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.78% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.7% | 17.2% | 21.9% | 15.9% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 30% | 15.5% | 24.4% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.96% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.4% | 14.5% | 23% | 15.6% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 37% | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.48% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37% | 169K | +21.1% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 18.5% | 84.3K | +43.4% | +4 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 16.8% | 76.7K | -17.8% | -6.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 15.5% | 70.9K | +12% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.8% | 35.8K | +12.4% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 8.5K | +23.6% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 5.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.89% | 4.1K | -15.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.48% | 2.2K | -15.4% | -0.2 points |
1.
One NZ37%
Held 1st. 169K estimated branded searches, +21.1% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.
Spark18.5%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 84.3K estimated branded searches, +43.4% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
16.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 76.7K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -6.2 points.
4.
2degrees15.5%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 70.9K estimated branded searches, +12% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Skinny7.8%
Held 5th. 35.8K estimated branded searches, +12.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.9%
Held 6th. 8.5K estimated branded searches, +23.6% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 5.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
Zeronet0.89%
Held 8th. 4.1K estimated branded searches, -15.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
Mercury0.48%
Held 9th. 2.2K estimated branded searches, -15.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Zeronet changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zeronet in New Zealand rose from 3.1K to 4.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zeronet’s share of searches among mobile and broadband providers in New Zealand held steady, from 0.7% to 0.89%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand mobile and broadband providers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Spark overtook Contact Energy and 2degrees to rank 2nd among mobile and broadband providers in New Zealand, with 18.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, One NZ gained share of searches among mobile and broadband providers in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 37%.
In September 2026, Contact Energy lost share of searches among mobile and broadband providers in New Zealand, from 23% to 16.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zeronet in New Zealand rose 31.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.1K to 4.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kogan Mobile in New Zealand rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 7K to 8.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Warehouse Mobile in New Zealand fell 43% over 12 measured months, from 9K to 5.1K in September 2026.
How are Zeronet’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zeronet’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- zeronet
- zeronet broadband
- zeronet fibre
- zeronet internet
- zeronet mobile
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