Broadband deals and comparisons
Cheapest broadband deals in NZ
Short answer: the cheapest live broadband plan currently listed on Glimp starts from $40 per month on an effective average monthly basis.
Updated July 2026. Use this page to compare the cheapest current broadband deals across active providers, then move into the live comparison flow to benchmark speed, flexibility, and total value.
At a glance
- 82 live national broadband plans currently listed.
- 9 providers represented in the active feed.
- 43 no-contract options are in the cheapest set.
- Ranked here by effective average monthly cost, not teaser promo pricing.
What matters on a cheapest broadband page
The lowest monthly price is a useful starting point, but the cheapest plan overall still depends on setup fees, speed tier, contract terms, and whether the offer is fibre, wireless, or another connection type. This page helps you shortlist deals before you compare the wider market properly.
Lowest effective monthly price
$40
Live broadband providers
9
Fibre options
41
Cheapest live broadband plans on Glimp
These are the cheapest current broadband plans in Glimp’s live national feed, ranked by effective average monthly cost over the first year where promotional pricing applies. Use them as the shortlist starter, then compare the broader market if you want to test whether a slightly higher monthly price delivers better speed or flexibility.
One NZ
4G Wireless Lite
$40
/month avg
One NZ
4G Wireless Lite
$50
/month avg
Spark
Basic Wireless
$50
/month avg
Sky Broadband
Fibre Starter
Intro offer: Join on a 12-month term for only $55 monthly and save $5/month!
$55
/month avg
Effective monthly average based on the first-year discounted total. Introductory monthly price may be lower for a limited period.
One NZ
4G Wireless
$55
/month avg
One NZ
4G Wireless Lite with Homephone
$60
/month avg
Spark
Lite Wireless
$60
/month avg
Sky Broadband
Fibre Starter with Home phone
Intro offer: Join on a 12-month term for only $65 monthly and save $5/month!
$65
/month avg
Effective monthly average based on the first-year discounted total. Introductory monthly price may be lower for a limited period.
How to compare cheap broadband properly
Cheap broadband pages are best used to find shortlist candidates quickly. The right next step is to benchmark those deals against the full active market so you can see whether spending a little more improves speed, provider fit, or flexibility meaningfully.
- Compare like-for-like plans on speed before deciding a cheaper plan is better value.
- Check whether a fibre plan is worth a small price step-up over other connection types.
- Look at setup charges and contract length, not only the monthly headline figure.
- Use provider reviews as a second check before you commit to the cheapest option.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest broadband plan in NZ right now?
On Glimp’s current live feed, the cheapest broadband plan currently works out from $40 per month on an effective average monthly basis. That can change as providers update prices and promotions.
Are the cheapest broadband plans usually fibre?
Not always. There are currently 41 fibre plans in the live cheapest-plan set, but the lowest-cost option overall can also come from other connection types depending on the market.
Are promo offers included in the ranking?
Yes, but this page ranks plans by effective average monthly cost over the first year where promotional pricing applies, so a short teaser offer does not unfairly dominate the list.
How should I use this page?
Use it to spot the cheapest current deals quickly, then move into the full comparison flow to check the wider market before you choose a provider.
Ready to compare the full broadband market?
Move into Glimp’s live broadband comparison flow to compare cheap plans against faster, more flexible, or better-supported alternatives across active providers.
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