“If the entries to the inaugural Broadband Compare Awards are any indication of the state of New Zealand’s broadband sector, then we should be hugely optimistic about the future”, enthuses Broadband Compare Managing Director Gavin Male. “We were impressed by the number and quality of entrants taking part in the inaugural Broadband Compare Awards and we can only predict that will grow as the awards establish themselves within the industry. The judges have been impressed by the number and quality of entrants and selecting the winners will be a tough task.”
Winners of The Broadband Compare Awards 2017 will be announced at the Awards evening taking place at the Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central, Auckland on the 2 November.
The Finalists for 2017 are:
Best Business Broadband Provider
This award is for the strongest overall Business Broadband provider in New Zealand.
WINNER & FINALISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
Best Customer Support
The broadband provider that demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
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Best Bundled Plan
A bundle plan consists of a broadband connection with another service e.g. landline or power.
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Best Regional / Small ISP
This award is for the best overall Regional or Small Internet Service Provider in New Zealand.
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Best Broadband Innovation
Awarded to the NZ business or organisation that demonstrates the biggest innovation within the sector.
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Best Rural Broadband Provider
This award is for the strongest overall Rural Broadband provider in New Zealand.
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Best Gaming Broadband Provider
This award is for the strongest overall Gaming Broadband provider in New Zealand.
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Best Copper / DSL Broadband Provider
This award is for the strongest overall Copper / DSL Broadband service provider in New Zealand.
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Best Fibre Broadband Provider
This award is for the strongest overall Fibre Broadband service provider in New Zealand.
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Broadband Compare People's Choice Award
VOTING HAS NOW FINISHED. This award is for the ISP who is voted the best overall service provider in NZ by the PUBLIC. The winner of this award is identified through detailed analysis of Broadband Compare reviews and online research conducted by the independent agency, The Interpreters.
Consumer NZ Broadband Provider of the Year
This award is assessed by Consumer NZ representatives and includes the results of the Consumer NZ telco survey and other judging criteria.
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Congratulations to the Finalists of the Broadband Compare Awards 2017 – We wish you the very best of luck with your entries and look forward to seeing you at the Awards night in November to celebrate the successes of the past year.