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A guide to wireless broadband in rural areas
17/01/2020
A guide to wireless broadband in rural areas
Can’t connect to standard broadband or frustrated with your speed during peak times. If you live in a rural or remote area, you may wish to consider a Wireless Internet connection. Here’s our guide to broadband in rural areas. 
New house keys
9/01/2020
Moving house? Here’s a guide to choosing your new broadband plan
If you’re moving house soon, you probably have a long 'To Do' list - can be totally understandable to make life easier and simply transfer your current broadband plan to your new address. But, broadband isn’t always a one-size-fits all solution Here's our guide to picking the best broadband plan for your new home. 
Frustrated with slow broadband
9/01/2020
A guide to fixed wireless broadband in Urban areas
Frustrated with a poor broadband connection? Depending on where you live standard ‘cable’ broadband plans like ADSL or VDSL may not offer the best connection. It might be time to check out Fixed Wireless Broadband. Here’s our guide to Wireless Broadband in urban areas!
View map to see if copper broadband is discontinued at your address
20/12/2019
First areas to discontinue “copper” ADSL & VDSL broadband announced. Are you prepared?
The Commerce Commission has published an interactive map showing it initial assessment of locations where Chorus will eventually be able to stop providing copper services, such as landlines and ADSL or VDSL broadband…
Lightbox and Neon merge
20/12/2019
Spark sells Lightbox streaming service to Sky TV – how much will it cost viewers?
Sky TV has announced a deal to buy Spark’s Lightbox streaming TV service, which is plans to merge with its streaming platform Neon. How much will the merge cost Neon and Lightbox viewers?
Christmas opening hours 2019
17/12/2019
Broadband Compare Christmas Opening Hours 2019
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here are our opening hours over the festive season
5G launch in New Zealand - our guide
13/12/2019
5G is here! What you need to know
Vodafone and Chorus recently announced the launch of 5G in New Zealand. What is it? And, do you even need it? Here’s what you need to know so far.
Number of broadband complaints 2018-2019
12/12/2019
What were the biggest broadband complaints last year?
The Telecomms Dispute Resolution (TDR) service has revealed the top complaints of broadband customers. Overall, customers complain the most about billing, customer service, faults, contracts, fibre installation and network performance. But there’s no reason to stick with a poor provider….
Best broadband and mobile phone bundles
6/12/2019
The best deals for bundling your Broadband and Mobile Phone
Bundling is becoming increasingly popular as customers see the benefits of streamlining their lives with just one provider and one billing cycle  - plus the ability to access great perks and savings. Here's our list of best deals for bundling your Broadband and Mobile Phone
Where is 5G wireless available in NZ?
2/12/2019
Where is 5G available in New Zealand?
Spark recently beat out rival Vodafone by announcing the launch of what they’re calling New Zealand’s first commercial 5G service, priced from $75 per month.  Where is 5G wireless broadband available in NZ?
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