Adsl Broadband Plans
ADSL broadband is currently the most common broadband found in Kiwi homes. However, with the roll out of fibre broadband more and more Kiwis are switching away from ADSL broadband. ADSL broadband will become the technology of the past.
It splits into two types of speed - ADSL2+ and ADSL. ADSL2+ can deliver broadband speeds of up to 24Mbps to properties located within a 2km radius from a broadband cabinet. ADSL is the slowest broadband connection available on the copper network. With ADSL, you will receive speeds around 2Mbps. This is for distances up to 6km from the broadband cabinet.
Both ADSL2+ and ADSL are affected by how far away you are from the cabinet, the devices you are using, the quality and age of your modem and your home wiring.
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- SIX months HALF price. $89.95/month for the remaining 6 months
- Free modem rental
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- Same Day Email Support
- My Orcon App
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$44.98/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
ADSL Plan with Landline
- SIX months for $49.98. $94.95/month for the remaining 6 months
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- Same Day Email Support
- My Orcon App
- VOIP Landline
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$49.98/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
ADSL Plan with Landline
- 3 months free broadband!
- Free standard installation
- No throttling
- Free modem rental
- $14.95 modem delivery fee
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$94.95/month
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Setup Fee
$52
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Term. Fee
$199
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- 3 months free broadband!
- Free standard installation
- No throttling
- Free modem rental
- $14.95 modem delivery fee
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$89.95/month
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Setup Fee
$52
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Term. Fee
$199
- Our call centres are 100% kiwi based
- We answer over 90% of customers service calls within a couple of minutes
- In-home tech support/broadband setup (charges apply. Only available in certain locations)
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- BYO or buy a new modem from $150 (instalment option available)
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$69.95/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
- Our call centres are 100% kiwi based
- We answer over 90% of customers service calls within a couple of minutes
- In-home tech support/broadband setup (charges apply. Only available in certain locations)
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- BYO or buy a new modem from $150 (instalment option available)
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$74.95/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- Great Online Support
- Buy or BYO modem
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
None
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Price
$79.95/month
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Setup Fee
$25
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Term. Fee
None
- Our call centres are 100% kiwi based
- We answer over 90% of customers service calls within a couple of minutes
- In-home tech support/broadband setup (charges apply. Only available in certain locations)
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- BYO or buy a new modem from $150 (instalment option available)
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
None
-
Price
$79.95/month
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Setup Fee
$79
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Term. Fee
None
- Our call centres are 100% kiwi based
- We answer over 90% of customers service calls within a couple of minutes
- In-home tech support/broadband setup (charges apply. Only available in certain locations)
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- BYO or buy a new modem from $150 (instalment option available)
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
None
-
Price
$84.95/month
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Setup Fee
$79
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Term. Fee
None
Smart Home Broadband Plan
- Get a $350 account credit (incl. GST)
- Plan available in Auckland, North Shore, Counties, Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Wellington, Kapiti, Wairarapa and Christchurch
- Includes NetComm modem, delivered free
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$89.99/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$250
Smart Connect - Unlimited ADSL
- Save $10 with an eligible On Account mobile
- $100 Broadband Credit when you switch
- Online chat support
- Vodafone Ultra Hub
- Free Standard install
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$92.99/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- Free modem rental
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- Same Day Email Support
- My Orcon App
- Family Filter
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
24mths
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Price
$94.95/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
Ultimate - ADSL
- Save $10 with an eligible On Account mobile
- 24/7 Ninja service
- Vodafone Ultra Hub
- Free Standard install
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$97.99/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
ADSL Plan with Landline
- Free modem rental
- No Throttling - Speed stays the same
- Same Day Email Support
- My Orcon App
- VOIP Landline
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
24mths
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Price
$99.95/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$199
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- $10 credit each month with eligible mobile plan
- Lightbox Standard Plan
- Spark Wifi
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
None
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Price
$99.99/month
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Setup Fee
$99
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Term. Fee
None
Smart Home Broadband and Phone Plan
- Get a $350 account credit (incl. GST)
- Plan available in Auckland, North Shore, Counties, Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Wellington, Kapiti, Wairarapa and Christchurch
- Includes NetComm modem and twin cordless phones, delivered free
- Unlimited calls to NZ landlines
- Options to add unlimited NZ mobile and/or International landline calling
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
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Contract
12mths
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Price
$99.99/month
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Setup Fee
Free
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Term. Fee
$250
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- $10 credit each month with eligible mobile plan
- Netflix for 12 Months
- Lightbox Standard Plan
- Spark Wifi
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Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
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Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
12mths
-
Price
$99.99/month
-
Setup Fee
Free
-
Term. Fee
$199
Unlimited ADSL Plan
- $10 credit each month with eligible mobile plan
- Netflix for 12 Months
- Lightbox Standard Plan
- Spark Wifi
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
24mths
-
Price
$99.99/month
-
Setup Fee
Free
-
Term. Fee
$199
Smart Connect - Unlimited ADSL and Voice
- Save $10 with an eligible On Account mobile
- $100 Broadband Credit when you switch
- Home phone with free national calling
- Online chat support
- Vodafone Ultra Hub
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
12mths
-
Price
$107.99/month
-
Setup Fee
Free
-
Term. Fee
$199
ADSL Plan with Landline
- $10 credit each month with eligible mobile plan
- Lightbox Standard Plan
- Spark Wifi
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
None
-
Price
$109.99/month
-
Setup Fee
$99
-
Term. Fee
None
ADSL Plan with Landline
- $10 credit each month with eligible mobile plan
- Netflix for 12 Months
- Lightbox Standard Plan
- Spark Wifi
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
12mths
-
Price
$109.99/month
-
Setup Fee
Free
-
Term. Fee
$199
ADSL Plan with Landline
- $10 credit each month with eligible mobile plan
- Netflix for 12 Months
- Lightbox Standard Plan
- Spark Wifi
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
24mths
-
Price
$109.99/month
-
Setup Fee
Free
-
Term. Fee
$199
Ultimate - ADSL and Voice
- Save $10 with an eligible On Account mobile
- $100 Broadband Credit when you switch
- Home phone with free national calling
- 24/7 Ninja service
- Vodafone Ultra Hub
-
Speed (mbps)
10 / 1
-
Data Cap
Unlimited
-
Contract
12mths
-
Price
$112.99/month
-
Setup Fee
Free
-
Term. Fee
$199
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is ADSL broadband?
It has been the standard in NZ for a long time and, depending on the quality of your lines, gives download speeds of up to 24Mbps and upload speeds of 1Mbps. The national average is about 10Mbps download and 1Mbps upload. This is plenty for the basics like emailing, surfing the net and checking social networks.
How much faster is VDSL broadband?
Heaps faster than ADSL! Depending on your line quality, you could get download speeds of up to 70Mbps and upload speeds up to 10Mbps. There are a number of factors involved such as the condition of the copper cables and the distance from the nearest cabinet. The closer you are to the cabinet – the better.
Should I choose VDSL or Ultra Fast Fibre? (Ultra Fast Broadband)
If you can get both at your address then you should consider fibre. It uses fibre optic cabling instead of copper which means the speeds are more consistent and faster. Fibre is a little trickier to install than VSDL, but it’s worth it.
How fast are the Ultra Fibre plans?
With Ultra Fibre 30, the service has the ability to deliver Fibre speeds up to 30mbps downstream and 10mbps upstream. Ultra Fibre 100 has the ability to deliver Fibre speeds up to 100mbps downstream and 20mbps upstream. Ultra Fibre 200 can provide 200Mbps downstream and 20Mbps upstream. Ultra Fibre Gigatown can provide an amazing 1000Mbps downstream and 500Mbps upstream (only available in Dunedin).
Actual speeds will be affected by various factors including NZ and overseas networks, your modem and computer technology, internal home wiring and other environmental factors.
Standard Fibre Installation
The standard fibre installation should suit most New Zealand homes and requires a technician from your Local Fibre Company to carry out work at your house. They will make sure you understand what's required and won't start any work unless you're happy with what's proposed.
It includes all the work needed to connect your home to the fibre running down the street:
- Installing the fibre cable from the street through to your home (up to 200m of cabling from roadside curb to house).
- Installing and connecting the necessary equipment outside (the ETP) and inside (the ONT) your home.
- Making sure the fibre service is running and disconnecting the copper broadband connection to your home.
- Your Local Fibre Company staff will do their best to minimise any impact on grassed areas and if hard surfaces are affected, they will be resealed.
Non-standard installation
You'll need this if your house is more than 200m from the Fibre access point on the street. Or if you decide to install your fibre modem in a different place from the ONT and need additional wiring as a result.
The Local Fibre Company staff will let you know if your place needs a non-standard installation and what that's likely to cost before they start any work.
Getting the installation work done
You may need to allow a full day for the work to be done and you'll also need to be available on-site as the installation team will be working both inside and outside of your home.
Don't worry though. The installation team will make sure you understand what's required and they won't start any work unless you are happy with what's being proposed.
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