Before the use of fibre networks, Kiwis connected with copper cables. However, our need for speed and reliability has long since pushed out copper wires. Most of New Zealand now uses fibre.
If you don’t have fibre right now, no worries. Broadband Compare checks the New Zealand Broadband Map to give you up to the minute information on the best connection type that is available at your property.
Click here to input your address and find out if you can get Fibre Broadband.
You may not think you need the speediest internet, but it’s a good idea to consider getting it at your property if it’s eligible. Fibre is designed for the future. This means that, by being connected, you won’t be left behind. It future proofs your property, boosts your property’s value and resell value, and comes with a range of benefits.
If you fall into any of these criteria, you should absolutely consider fibre!
1. Have a large family or shared house which often has several people using the internet at the same time.
2. Have lots of connected devices. These could be laptops, tablets, mobiles or smartphones, consoles, smart TV’s etc
3. Regularly download movies, music or TV to watch offline or save
4. Use film or TV streaming sites like Netflix, Neon, Lightbox or SKY GO
5. Watch online streaming services in high-definition (HD)
6. Download and play video games that require an internet connection for gameplay
7. You currently have ADSL or VDSL broadband, and find that you are having problems or speed issues meaning that it just isn't fast enough for your needs.
If one or more of the above apply to you, then you should definitely look at switching to a new fibre broadband plan. The higher the download speed in the fibre broadband plan, the smoother these activities are likely to be.
However, not everyone needs a high fibre speed. For example if you live by yourself or in a couple, and only use the internet for basic video streaming, email, social media, online banking and light web browsing, you might be a perfect match for cheaper fibre plans with speeds of just 50/100 Mbps.
It’s a good idea to assess your household internet usage and activities, so that you can make sure you get the right fibre plan and speed for your needs. You don’t want to have an internet connection that is too slow, nor do you want to pay for more than you need!
You can use the calculator below to determine the right fibre speed for your home.
Either way, make sure that you use Broadband Compare to do your homework before you make a decision. It’s important to weigh up your options before signing up to any plan to get a good idea of what you need and then compare broadband deals to find the perfect balance between speed and affordability.
Further Reading:
What is the Right Internet Speed for Me?
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