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Comparing broadband plans online
7/06/2020
What to look for when comparing broadband plans
What should you look for when choosing a new broadband plan? VDSL, Fibre 100 or Gigabit, unlimited or capped, bundled, contract or no contract? Here's our guide on how to choose the best plan for you, and make sure you're getting a good deal in the process. 
The end of free Lightbox for Spark customers.
3/06/2020
The end of free Lightbox for Spark customers.
If you are a Spark broadband or mobile customer who is currently enjoying a free Lightbox subscription... the end is nigh!
SKY TV CEO Martin Stewart
21/05/2020
Sky TV announces plans to enter broadband market next year
Exciting news for those who love entertainment, sport and broadband. Sky TV has announced plan to enter the broadband market. Here’s what we know so far! 
Broadband performance during lockdown
21/05/2020
NZ Broadband’s lockdown report card
Independent tests reveal how NZ's broadband performed during COVID-19 lockdown. How did ADSL, VDSL and Fibre broadband perform during lockdown? How did your home broadband compare?
Pulling the plug on copper broadband - have your say
20/05/2020
Have your say - Protections for consumers that Chorus wants to move off copper broadband
Have you had your say on the withdrawal of traditional copper broadband? The Commerce Commission wants your feedback on protections for consumers that Chorus wants to move off copper and broadband services.
Compare Power and Financial products with NZ Compare
18/05/2020
Compare Power and Financial products with NZ Compare
Did you know that Broadband Compare is just one of the great tools available to Kiwi consumers to help you compare products and services?  Broadband Compare is part of the NZ Compare family of websites which also includes Money Compare and Power Compare.
Getting ready to move house and choose new broadband
13/05/2020
Moving house soon? Here’s our guide to choosing your new broadband plan
If you’re moving house you’re probably feeling excited, overwhelmed and extremely stressed! Don't take the wrong broadband plan with you when you move. Here's our guide to choose a new broadband plan for your new home. 
Government announce 15 million spend on rural broadband
29/04/2020
Government bring forward $15 million spend on Rural Broadband
The Government has announced that it will bring forward spending plans to get remote communities access to broadband as part of its attempts to stimulate the economy.
Hooray - new fibre broadband connections resume under level 3
22/04/2020
What does level 3 mean for broadband in New Zealand?
Here’s what moving to Level 3 means for broadband in New Zealand. It’s all good news if you’ve been waiting to upgrade your fibre broadband connection during lockdown!
Your daily broadband update during lockdown
20/04/2020
Your daily broadband update during lockdown
As New Zealand moves through Stage 4 Lockdown to combat Covid-19, broadband providers are moving swiftly as essential service providers to keep New Zealanders connected. We’ve bought together the latest updates and developments to help you understand what to expect from broadband in NZ.
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