Fibre 300/100 is the most popular internet plan in New Zealand. And for almost all of us, it’s more than suitable. In fact, many of us probably don’t even need these speeds, but because this is essentially the industry standard, it’s what most of us opt for.
For extra data-hungry households, it’s easy to upgrade this to a top-of-the-line Fibre Pro/Max plan (roughly 900/500Mbps). And this should be plenty for nearly all households and most small businesses. Although, technically speaking, you can still go faster. Which is where Hyperfibre comes in.
What is hyperfibre?
Hyperfibre uses the existing fibre network but, through the installation of a special Optical Network Terminal (ONT) in place of your existing Fibre box, it can deliver speeds far beyond a standard fibre connection.
In fact, it can deliver speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. However, it’s worth noting that Hyperfibre plans usually come with speed options, and there are plans starting from just 2000Mbps.
What are the advantages of Hyperfibre?
Speed, speed, and more speed. Hyperfibre essentially provides the platform to have an ever-scaling setup of devices all accessing seamless, (near) lag-free, superfast wi-fi. And that speed can provide some excellent benefits:
For businesses
The most likely application for hyperfibre is within a business context.
Hyperfibre offers low latency which means the technology allows processing of a high volume of data messages with minimal delay. So, this ultrafast fibre offers great potential for businesses that transfer large amounts of data, such as in creative industries.
According to Chorus, the technology also offers great opportunities for industries that rely on real-time communication and high-resolution images, such as remote medical diagnostics and surgery, as well as gaming and interactive entertainment services.
For households
Hyperfibre doesn’t offer much benefit for households. Mainly due to the fact for almost every household in NZ, a Fibre 900/500 plan will be enough. And paying more for speeds you don’t use isn’t of benefit.
However, while an 8000Mbps hyperfibre plan may be overkill for anyone that isn’t a large-scale business, a 2000Mbps plan may be a suitable choice for a household with several gamers/streamers and/or members working from home in broadband-intensive roles.
In this case, everyone will be able to partake in their data-intensive activities at the same time, without experiencing significant lag or dips in speed.
Who provides hyperfibre?
Hyperfibre is not available in all areas (around 75% of towns and cities), and currently only one major provider, 2degrees, offers it, and then only to new customers signing up directly for a Hyperfibre plan, not existing customers. However, there are a few smaller broadband providers offering hyperfibre.
2degrees
2degrees currently has two unlimited hyperfibre plans. Both are eligible for a $10/month discount for customers with a 2degrees pay monthly mobile plan.
Hyperfibre 2 ($139/month*)
- Up to 2000Mbps download/upload speed
- Free Orbi Hyperfibre modem rental on a 12 month term ($15 shipping fee)
- Early exit fee (up to $199) applies on a 12 month plan
- Open term plan available, with the following costs:
- Connection fee: $99
- Modem charge: $599 + $15 shipping fee
Hyperfibre 4 ($169/month*)
- Up to 4000Mbps download/upload speed
- Free Orbi Hyperfibre modem rental on a 12 month term ($15 shipping fee)
- Early exit fee (up to $199) applies on a 12 month plan
- Open term plan available, with the following costs:
- Connection fee: $99
- Modem charge: $599 + $15 shipping fee
*Undiscounted price.
Zeronet
Zeronet has just one unlimited hyperfibre plan on offer, available on a 12-month contract or open term plan.
Zeronet Hyperfibre ($159.99/month)
- $79.99/month for the first six months on a 12 month contract
- $169.99/month on an open plan
- Up to 2000Mbps upload/download
- $34.99 connection fee
- $15 modem delivery fee
- Free rental router on a 12-month fixed term plan ($59.99 on an open term plan)
Quic
Quick is a no-frills internet company intended for tech-savvy customers who can set-up and maintain their own internet with minimal technical support from Quic.
Rocket 2G from Quic Broadband ($135/month)
- Unlimited data
- Up to 2000Mbps upload/download
- BYO router
- Open term
- $29 connection fee
Econofibre
Econofibre offers three unlimited hyperfibre plans, each charges a $50 connection fee:
Hyperfibre 2 ($114/month)
- Up to 2000Mbps upload/download
Hyperfibre 4 ($150/month)
- Up to 4000Mbps upload/download
Hyperfibre 8 ($280/month)
- Up to 8000Mbps upload/download
All Econofibre hyperfibre plans are open term and allow BYO router. Fees apply for a Econofibre modem.
Worldnet
Worldnet has three hyperfibre plans:
Hyperfibre 2G ($109/m on 12-month contract)
- Unlimited data
- Up to 2000Mbps upload/download
- $119/month on an open-term plan
Hyperfibre 4G ($149/m on 12-month contract)
- Unlimited data
- Up to 4000Mbps upload/download
- $159/month on an open-term plan
Hyperfibre 8G ($280/m on 12-month contract)
- Unlimited data
- Up to 8000Mbps upload/download
- $295/month on an open-term plan
All Worldnet hyperfibre plans allow BYO router or you can purchase a router from Worldnet, delivery fees applies.
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