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Revealed - The top 10 fastest cities for broadband in NZ

New figures released by Chorus have revealed New Zealand’s top ten cities for fast, fixed line broadband. Overall, the average download speed for households and small businesses on the network in February 2017 was 41MBPS compared with 25MBPS at the same time last year. The results show that Kiwis are downloading, streaming TV and gaming at a huge rate, with the country chewing through 1.5 exabytes (or 1,500,000,000 gigabytes) of data. In addition, the number of households on the Chorus network utilising ultra-fast fibre has nearly doubled in the last 12 months to 21 per cent. Reseller News explores the top ten cities leading the way.

Revealed - The top 10 fastest cities for broadband in NZ
IN PICTURES: Alcatel-Lucent and Chorus unite with UFB as Amy Adams unveils new Hamilton facility

Communications Minister Amy Adams has opened a new network operation centre in Hamilton, as Alcatel-Lucent starts work on revamping network operations for Chorus in New Zealand.

IN PICTURES: Alcatel-Lucent and Chorus unite with UFB as Amy Adams unveils new Hamilton facility
In Pictures: Telecommuting from paradise

With the right boss and the right broadband, these tech workers relocated to paradise destinations

In Pictures: Telecommuting from paradise

News about broadband

E tū union challenges Chorus contractors over "big cuts" to pay

By By Rob O'Neill | 05 July, 2019 07:27

The E tū union is challenging Chorus contractors Visionstream and UCG over big cuts to maintenance payments on networks north of Auckland.
ComCom outlines its views on the future of fibre regulation

By By Rob O'Neill | 21 May, 2019 08:18

The regulator today released its views on the rules, requirements and processes for a new regulatory regime for fibre networks.
Amazon plans to launch over 3,000 satellites to offer broadband internet

By Reuters | 05 April, 2019 09:02

Amazon.com has confirmed its plan to build a network of over 3,000 satellites through "Project Kuiper" to provide high speed internet
10Gbits of disruption looms as Vodafone and Vocus unbundle UFB

By By Rob O'Neill | 15 February, 2019 06:30

Vodafone and Vocus are partnering to unleash what could be a new front for disruption in the telecommunications market in New Zealand.
Trustpower pushes into mobile with Spark reseller deal

By Rob O'Neill | 20 November, 2018 19:51

Trustpower is fleshing out its communications portfolio to provide wireless broadband and mobile services after inking a wholesale agreement with Spark.

Features about broadband

INSIGHT: NZ has about 80 ISP’s - for now…

By Edited by James Henderson | 26 February, 2015 05:08

Industry expert Brendan Ritchie, CEO, DTS asks... How do 40 odd ISP’s continue to exist when between them they only hold 3.4% of a small broadband market?
INSIGHT: NZ UFB speeds... Expectation vs. Reality

By Edited by James Henderson | 13 February, 2015 07:57

Industry expert Brendan Ritchie, CEO, DTS, gives his views on the current state of UFB speeds across New Zealand...
After Wheeler unveils proposal, what's next for net neutrality?

By Grant Gross | 06 February, 2015 06:47

A flurry of activity will follow the plan from U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to reclassify broadband as a regulated public utility as the foundation for new net neutrality rules.
Is Spark moving ahead of the pack in 4G network build race?

By James Henderson | 19 December, 2014 07:59

Spark New Zealand believes it is overtaking its rivals in respect of 4G mobile data services, after making "rapid strides" in its network build over recent months.
Is it time to pick a date to switch-off copper network?

By James Henderson | 19 December, 2014 04:00

"Someone has to take the initiative to break this impasse, the government clearly won’t."