What Broadtech does

Broadtech Limited is a New Zealand-headquartered telecommunications and broadcast engineering services provider founded in 1973 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tū Ātea Limited since December 2023. The company delivers design, build, and operational maintenance services across cellular networks, digital terrestrial television, microwave radio backhaul, distributed antenna systems (DAS), digital health technology platforms, and broadcast infrastructure for mobile network operators (Spark, One New Zealand, 2degrees, Rural Connectivity Group), broadcasters (TVNZ, Māori Television, Radio New Zealand, Mediaworks), healthcare providers (Te Whatu Ora), and government agencies across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Core technology assets include a national Digital Terrestrial Television network reaching 500,000+ New Zealanders (via subsidiary JDA), a 24/7 Network Operations Centre in Auckland, a purpose-built terrain and coverage prediction database, a Direct Air-to-Ground LTE cellular trial network (A2G), and exclusive NZ distribution rights for carrier-grade platforms such as SIAE Microelettronica microwave radio. The health technology division supplies nurse call, duress alarms, critical messaging, and Siemens HiMed patient engagement systems to hospitals, aged care, and disability service providers.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based professional services, multi-year managed services contracts anchored by 24/7 NOC monitoring, equipment supply with ongoing product support (training, spares, repairs), and agency/distribution income from global vendors. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to scope, with multi-year contracts and B2B direct enterprise field sales as the sole go-to-market motion. The company pursues inorganic growth through bolt-on acquisitions — most recently Transworks Ltd (January 2026) for ICT infrastructure and data centre capability, Cobalt Technologies (March 2021) for broadcast production solutions, and the Tellen NZ health transition (March 2022) — and leverages Tū Ātea's exclusive Māori spectrum rights to unlock future spectrum-based service opportunities.

Name

Broadtech

Legal name

Broadtech Limited

Website

https://broadtech.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Broadtech Limited is a New Zealand-based telecommunications and broadcast engineering services provider, wholly owned by Tū Ātea Limited since 2023, delivering design, build and operational support across cellular, DTT, microwave, DAS, healthcare communications and broadcast infrastructure for MNOs, broadcasters, healthcare providers and government across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Security, Monitoring & Remote Operations (NOC/IoT) (HDAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells) (HDAIAGAC), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Small Cell & DAS Deployment (Pole/Street Furniture, In-Building DAS) (IMAFAIAE)

Keywords

• Broadcast engineering services
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Digital microwave radio
• Healthcare nurse call systems
• Network operations support

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Engineering Services: Design, build, and operational support services for cellular networks, microwave radio, land mobile, and maritime communications. Revenue generated through project-based professional services and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Broadcast Transmission Services: Digital Television and Radio broadcasting transmission network operation and maintenance through JDA subsidiary, serving broadcasters with tower infrastructure and spectrum management.
3. Health Technology Solutions: Supply and support of nurse call, duress alarm, critical messaging, and patient entertainment systems to healthcare, aged care, and disability sectors with 24/7 support contracts.
4. Equipment Supply (Broadcast and Telecom): Supply of carrier-grade equipment from major manufacturers including SIAE microwave radios, broadcast studio equipment, and telecommunications hardware with product support including training and spares backup.
5. Project Management Services: Turnkey telecommunications project delivery including contractor auditing, specification and tender documents, feasibility studies, cost management, and quality validation for cellular infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Broadtech designs, builds, and operates telecommunications, broadcast, and healthcare technology infrastructure across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company provides turnkey engineering services covering cellular network design and deployment, digital terrestrial television and radio transmission, digital microwave radio backhaul, distributed antenna systems (DAS), Air-to-Ground LTE connectivity, healthcare nurse call and duress systems, and 24/7 network operations centre (NOC) monitoring. It also distributes and supports carrier-grade equipment from exclusive partnerships with global vendors such as SIAE Microelettronica, SSG, Medicare Systems UK, Multitone, Siemens Healthineers, Sony, Sennheiser, and Shure.

Product overview

Broadtech is a portfolio of technology solutions organized into distinct divisions rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include: Network Operations and Maintenance services for transmission networks nationwide (Digital Television Broadcasting, Radio Broadcasting, Cellular Telecommunications, Wireless Broadband); Telecoms Engineering covering cellular RAN design/build, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Digital Microwave Radio, and IIoT services; Broadcast Engineering for radio and TV transmission including spectrum management, antenna design, and maritime communications; Project Management Office providing turnkey telecommunication project delivery and network coverage audits; IT & ICT Support for enterprise infrastructure; and Broadtech Health division offering NurseCall Solutions (Medicare RF, SSG Acelo IP), Multitone EkoTek Duress Alarms, iMessage Critical Messaging, and Siemens HiMed Patient Engagement systems. The company also distributes connectivity solutions and media equipment through partnerships with global brands including Baicells, Mavenir, SIAE Microelettronica, Tarana, Telrad, Blackmagic Design, Sony, Ross Video, Sennheiser, Shure, Neumann, Yamaha, and Sound Devices. The services are delivered through a 24/7 Network Operations Centre in Auckland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broadtech Media Solutions: Broadcast, AV and Pro Audio solutions provider serving clients across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific for over 50 years.
• Broadtech Health

Products and services

• Telecoms Engineering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 population served by DTT network coverage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Transworks LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Acquisition completed January 2026, bringing ICT infrastructure, data centre, and industrial electrical services capability. Transworks has nearly 30 years experience delivering complex mission-critical projects across Aotearoa with strong relationships with major telecommunications providers.
• Tū Ātea LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Tū Ātea, a 100% Māori-owned organisation with long-term spectrum rights, acquired 100% of The Broadtech Group in December 2023. Broadtech now operates as a subsidiary of Tū Ātea Network Services Limited, enabling Māori social and economic development through spectrum utilization.
• Cobalt Technologies LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Acquisition completed March 2021, adding high-end studio, processing, head end and network solutions for radio, television, film and audio/video production industries. Founded 1995, Cobalt supplies solutions to all leading broadcast organisations in New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
• SkyFivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Partnership with SkyFive (Germany) to develop Direct Air-to-Ground (DA2G) broadband connectivity network for New Zealand aviation industry. Trial spectrum license secured in December 2020 for A2G flight trials. Network designed to provide 4G/LTE coverage extending from Auckland through Waikato to Bay of Plenty.
• Flightcell InternationalsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2020New Zealand company providing DA2G on-board terminal equipment for A2G aviation connectivity trials.
• NokiasupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2020Provides DA2G cellular base stations for A2G aviation connectivity trial network.
• SIAE MicroelettronicacoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive NZ supply and support agents for SIAE Microelettronica (Italy) digital microwave radio equipment including AGS20, ALFOplus, ALFOplus2, and ALFOplus80HDX platforms. Equipment covers point-to-point microwave radio up to 80 GHz with PDH, SDH, and Native Ethernet technologies.
• SSG (Static Systems Group Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNZ agency for SSG Acelo IP-based nurse call systems serving healthcare and aged care facilities.
• Medicare Systems UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNZ agency for Medicare RF-based nurse call systems deployed in aged residential care facilities.
• MultitonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNZ agency for Multitone Eko Tek duress alarm systems and iMessage centralized communication platform for critical alerts and workflow.
• Siemens HealthineerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNZ agency for Siemens HiMed Patient Entertainment, Infotainment and Clinical Bedside Cockpit systems.
• Johnston Dick & Associates Ltd (JDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork specialist subsidiary operating national network of transmission towers and Digital Terrestrial Television sites. JDA owns and operates DTT network covering 500,000+ Kiwis and manages Sky Tower transmission facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CCI Systems: US-based full-service provider of engineering, construction, and technical services for broadband, telecom, and broadcast networks. Directly comparable design-build-operate services model serving carriers and broadcasters, though focused on the US cable/broadband market.
• Tait Communications: New Zealand-headquartered global provider of mobile radio, LMR/DMR, and critical communications solutions. Comparable as a NZ-based independent with deep telecom engineering heritage serving utilities, public safety, and enterprise—similar scale and product/market overlap to Broadtech's mobile and IIoT offerings.
• Arqiva: UK-based communications infrastructure and broadcast services company operating transmission networks, towers, and providing telecoms engineering services. Closest international analog to Broadtech: owns broadcast towers, runs network operations, serves MNOs and broadcasters with design/build/maintain offerings.
• Static Systems Group: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of nurse call and healthcare communications systems. Already a Broadtech channel partner (SSG Acelo IP-based nurse call) and operates in the same aged-care and hospital vertical with similar solution architecture.
• Ascom: Swiss-listed provider of mission-critical communication and workflow solutions for healthcare, with nurse call, mobile duress, and clinical messaging products. Directly comparable to Broadtech Health's portfolio (SSG Acelo, Multitone EkoTek, Siemens HiMed) and serves similar hospital/aged care end markets.

Others

• Crown Castle: US-listed tower and fiber infrastructure provider with a significant DAS/small-cell portfolio serving MNOs. Comparable in owning tower/DAS infrastructure and providing in-building cellular coverage solutions, though with a much larger US-focused portfolio.

Emerging players

• Helios Towers: Tower infrastructure operator focused on emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East. Comparable ownership/operation of telecom tower portfolios and relationship with MNOs, though at larger scale and in different geographies.

Regional players

• Datacom: New Zealand-headquartered IT services and consulting company providing systems integration, managed services, and cloud infrastructure to government and enterprise. Comparable as a large NZ-based independent ICT integrator and could be a partner or competitor for ICT/data center work post-Transworks acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• American Tower: Global tower and wireless infrastructure REIT with multi-country footprint. Comparable as a passive infrastructure owner for broadcast and telecom services, though at vastly greater scale and with a passive-lease rather than design-build-operate model.
• Cellnex Telecom: Europe's largest independent operator of broadcast and telecoms towers and DAS infrastructure. Comparable business model of owning/operating passive broadcast and telecom infrastructure; substantially larger scale and broader European footprint, but serving the same MNO and broadcaster customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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