Rolling out faster broadband

The National-led government’s ultra-fast broadband rollout is underway. It will deliver broadband speeds of 100 Mbps to 75 per cent of New Zealanders where they live, work, and study.

The rollout will see schools, hospitals, and 90% of businesses covered by 2015, and links to homes and remaining businesses completed by 2019. The government’s investment of $1.35 billion will be matched by its commercial partners, bringing Kiwis the best network at the least cost.

This is a hugely ambitious programme that will see New Zealand leapfrog its competitors to become one of the most connected countries in the world. It is a key part of the Government’s economic growth plan.

The ultra-fast broadband network is complemented by the government’s $300 million Rural Broadband Initiative. This will give 86 per cent of rural houses and businesses broadband peak speeds of at least 5Mbps, and 95 per cent of rural schools access to ultra-fast broadband speeds of 100Mbps.

Ultra-fast Broadband

Open access deeds of undertaking for broadband approved

Ultra fast broadband comes to Tauranga

PM welcomes deal to deliver ultra-fast broadband

UFB will transform education system

Broadband boost for healthcare services

Broadband boost will support recovery

Maori broadband group has mandate extended