Choosing the right fibre broadband plan for your household can mean the difference between no buffering and slow speeds, and avoiding paying more than you need.
Here in Aotearoa, our main fibre network providers offer a range of fibre broadband speeds. Each one, generally, suits different sized households and their typical broadband needs. If you are unsure how to choose the right broadband plan for your household, a good place to start is determining your speed!
Fibre 50: also known as starter fibre, this is a great speed for households of two. If you live with one other person, and only use the internet for simple activities such as basic video streaming, online shopping and banking, and web browsing, it’s a great choice. This will provide enough speed for you, and help you avoid spending more than you need to.
Fibre 300: The most popular residential speed, fibre 300 is a great choice for larger households. If you live with four or more people, and have multiple devices connected to the internet at the same time, you may be the perfect candidate for this speed. It’s great for streaming videos, playing games, and browsing the internet.
Fibre 900: This is an ultra fast fibre speed, great for large households who need to be connected at the same time. It’s great for multiple gamers, and if you have multiple people working or studying from home. Fibre 900 also supports 4K Ultra HD video streaming and gaming.
Hyperfibre: Considered the next generation of fibre, hyperfibre is the fastest option on the market in Aotearoa. If you have a large household of gamers, specifically 4K gamers who use wired gaming consoles, it may be worth considering investing in hyperfibre so that everyone can play without interruptions.
Earlier in the year, Chorus announced free speed increases coming to the fibre network this June! For those on the Home fibre Starter (fibre 50) and Home Fibre 300, you’ll soon get to enjoy much faster speeds. In light of our growing demands for data, these faster speeds will ensure everyone at home can be connected at the same time, and avoid the aggravation of buffering internet.
Try our speed calculator to see what speed your household should be using. It’s free and super simple to use. Simply add up the number of devices you have at home that are connected to the internet, and the types of activities your household does online, and we will show you what speed you should be on!
Once you have a better idea of your ideal fibre speed, it’s important to make sure you are then getting the best deal for you, and not paying more than you need to. The best way to do this is to compare with Broadband Compare. Our free, user-friendly platform makes it super easy and quick to compare all the plans available to you, so you can find the right plan for your broadband needs, and budget. You can even compare fibre bundles with power if you want to cut down on bills, and keep your expenses and utilities that little bit more organised!
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We will take you right to the provider’s website where you can finish your sign up to your new plan. If you are already on fibre, the switch to your new provider will be quick and easy. It doesn’t require anyone to visit your home and the switch will happen behind the scenes, taken care of by your new provider. This is one of the best ways to ensure you are getting the most bang for your buck and not paying more than you need to. Switch to a better plan today and unlock savings that will make a true difference. Your very-near-future-self will thank you for it!
