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Best New Zealand broadband providers of 2021 revealed
Unified Communications

Best New Zealand broadband providers of 2021 revealed

The best New Zealand broadband and energy providers of 2021 have been revealed at this week's NZ Compare Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services
Unified Communications

ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services

New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half
Unified Communications

Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half

The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Kiwis unsure about 5G amidst health and safety concerns
Unified Communications

Kiwis unsure about 5G amidst health and safety concerns

New Zealanders are apprehensive about the 5G rollout, with health concerns inhibiting people's interest to make the switch.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet
Unified Communications

Kiwis paying more than $100m too much for inferior internet

Kiwis are overspending by NZD $100m annually for slower internet; switching to Ultra-Fast Broadband could save households between NZD $145 and $471 each year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers
Unified Communications

Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers

Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016

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COVID-19: Australians want better broadband as remote working spikes
Unified Communications

COVID-19: Australians want better broadband as remote working spikes

Compare Broadband says many Australians believe their home broadband is not up to the job of working or studying remotely.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Survey reveals challenges facing Kiwis working at home
Unified Communications

Survey reveals challenges facing Kiwis working at home

35% of survey respondents say that they feel less productive, and 35-44 year olds expect working with kids at home may prove a challenge.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
Unified Communications

Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Unified Communications

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report
Unified Communications

Users choosing more competitive fibre deals – report

The summer season was all about fibre with 74% of respondents choosing fibre broadband plans, an increase of 6% on last quarter's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Stuff takes 100% ownership of Stuff Fibre
Unified Communications

Stuff takes 100% ownership of Stuff Fibre

Media entity Stuff has acquired the internet service provider Stuff Fibre, allowing it to continue building a great internet service for New Zealanders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand
Unified Communications

Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand

Broadband Compare's team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Unified Communications

Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand's best broadband provider. So who won?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Who offers the best broadband for gaming? We're about to find out
Gaming

Who offers the best broadband for gaming? We're about to find out

The finalists of the Broadband Compare awards have been announced in anticipation of the event, set to take place November 2nd 2017.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here
Unified Communications

Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here

The Broadband Compare Awards launch this week in response to the increasingly diversified Kiwi market of more than 100 Internet providers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Fibre driving increase in switching broadband providers
Unified Communications

Fibre driving increase in switching broadband providers

Record number of Kiwis switching broadband providers, with over 22k comparing plans on Broadband Compare website.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017