MyRepublic Broadband Review
Originally from Singapore, MyRepublic is an upstart provider now servicing both New Zealand and Australia. It was the first internet provider in NZ to launch 100mbps/20mbps unlimited-only broadband plans.
MyRepublic offers unlimited data plans on 12-month contracts:
VDSL
$79/month – 70mbps/10mbps
Fibre 100
$79/month – 100mbps/20mbps
Fibre Pro
$89/month – 950mbps/500mbps
Fibre Pro 2000
$159/month – 2000mbps/2000mbps
Fibre Pro 4000
$189/month – 4000mbps/4000mbps
Extras:
- Free modem rental and installation on 12-month contract
- MyRepublic also offers the same plans on a month-to-month basis for the same price, but without a modem. See their website for full details
- Gamer packages $10 extra per month, includes gamer support and static IP
How does MyRepublic broadband compare?
The following table is a comparison of standard 12-month broadband plans from NZ providers. All plans are for 100mbps/20mbps plans with no home phone line. Unless indicated as an extra, all include a router, although a $15 one-off delivery fee can apply.
NB: Most deals include early termination fees, should you break your contract early.
|
Broadband provider |
Unlimited Broadband Deal $ Per Month |
|
2degrees |
$75* |
|
Skinny |
$78 |
|
Bigpipe |
$79 |
|
MyRepublic |
$79 |
|
Vodafone |
$83* |
|
Stuff Fibre |
$84.95* |
|
Slingshot |
$84.95* |
|
Now |
$85 (+$120 router) |
| Nova Energy |
$89 |
|
Orcon |
$89.95* |
|
Contact** |
$89.99* |
|
Spark |
$90* |
| Trustpower** |
$94 (2-year contract) |
* $15 one-off modem delivery fee / **Only available as part of a power bundle (Prices correct as of 29/06/21)
What’s the deal with MyRepublic broadband?
MyRepublic offers some of the fastest internet around. Its gamer plans include prioritised traffic for better ping scores, which can result in less lag and a better gaming experience. Other options include:
- Router rent-to-own options
- $5 unlimited local calls
- $10 unlimited NZ/OZ landline calls
- $15 unlimited NZ/OZ landline calls + $500 NZ/OZ mobile minutes
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