It's possible mobile phones could connect directly to satellites to erase the country's coverage black spots, and help after natural disasters.
One New Zealand, formerly Vodafone, has signed a deal with the US firm SpaceX, for its mobiles to work with the company's next generation Starlink satellites from late 2024.
2degrees has announced a trial with the satellite provider Lynk, allowing its customers to connect from remote areas.
Telecommunications Users Association chief executive Craig Young spoke to Corin Dann.
