Compare Fibre Broadband Deals in NZ or Ultra Fast Broadband has launched in many areas of NZ.
Current Deals
Orcon Broadband – FREE 2 months broadband, free installation & free modem
Flip Broadband – Cheapest plans + $75 off with code
Airbnb – FREE $50 Accommodation credit for limited time
They offer speeds far higher than current ADSL broadband speeds and all the Broadband Providers are aiming to offer this around New Zealand.
Most are sold at up to 50Mbps speed as standard now but you can opt to pay more for 100Mbps or even up to 900 Mbps in certain areas of NZ.
Where is it Ultra Fast or Fibre Broadband currently available?
It is available in select areas of New Zealand currently but is growing all the time.
Main hubs are Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, Palmerston North, Napier, Invercargill, Dunedin, Rotorua, Whangarei, Christchurch, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hamilton and Tauranga.
Maps of where fibre broadband available to certain customers
You can check the companies below to see if it is available in your area.
The Roll out across for other area is increasing each day so keep on checking back. The expected completion date of the roll-out is 2019.
How fast is Ultra Fast Fibre?
Currently there are usually 3 speeds available to residential customers:
Fibre 50- Download up to 50mbs & Upload up to 10mbs
Fibre 100- Download up to 100mbs & Upload up to 20mbs
Fibre Gig – Download up to 950/1000mbs & 450Mbps upload
So how much will Ultra Fast Fibre cost?
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Some of the best deals are available from MyRepublic.
Prices & plans currently available are listed below.
NOTE: Prices can change at a moments notice, so always check with the website where you sign up for the latest prices.
MyRepublic is one of the newer entrants into the Broadband Fibre Providers in New Zealand and offer great deals on 100Mbps and Gigabit plans.
$44.99 for first 6 months then $89.99 for next 18 months – 100 Mbps Plan – Unlimited Data
$59.99 for first 6 months then $119.99 for next 18 months- Gigabit Plan – Unlimited Data
Add $10/month for phone line includes Free local calls, 500 national mins
Free installation and setup
Free Hub + Router
| Company | Price | Data Gb | Partner Discounts | Speed (Down/Up) Up to: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flip | 54.95 | 100 | Naked ADSL | |
| Flip | 69 | UNL | Naked ADSL | |
| MyRepublic | 74.99 | UNL | 100/20 Fibre | |
| 2 Degrees | 75 | UNL | 100/20 Fibre | |
| 2 Degrees | 100 | UNL | 900/400 Fibre | |
| 2 Degrees | 65 | 80 | 100/20 Fibre | |
| Skinny Broadband | 73 | UNL | 100/20 Fibre | |
| Skinny Broadband | 39 | 60 | 4G Mobile | |
| Skinny Broadband | 49 | 120 | 4G Mobile | |
| Slingshot | 84.95 | UNL | 100/20 Fibre | |
| Slingshot | 69.95 | 150 | 30/10 Fibre | |
| Slingshot | 99.95 | UNL | 900/400 Fibre | |
| Spark | 94.99 | UNL | $300 account credit on 12 month plan | |
| Spark | 84.99 | 120 | ||
| Vodafone | 79.99 | UNL | 24 month term | |
| Vodafone | 69.99 | 100 | 24 month term | |
| Vodafone | 94.99 | UNL | NEON for 12 months 24 month term & Vodafone TV |
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| WorldxChange | 99 | UNL | 12 month term | |
| Orcon | 84.95 | UNL | 100/20 Fibre | |
| Orcon | 84.95 | UNL | Gigantic Fibre- fastest speed 900/400 |
Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) expected completion dates / timeline:
By 2019 all homes in UFB areas will be able to conect
There are a number of companies that are building the fibre optic network including:
Chorus
Enable Networks
Northpower Ltd
Ultrafast Fibre Ltd