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DSL Broadband

The widely available ADSL broadband and VDSL broadband are delivered over New Zealand's traditional copper telephone network.
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In locations where a copper connection is the only option, the best connection type is ADSL, or the faster VDSL.

In many areas, there are faster options available, including Fibre, Wireless, and HFC Broadband.

If you're currently using ADSL or VDSL, and a faster network connection option is available at your address, then we can help you get much faster internet.

There is no extra charge for a standard broadband connection, and our plans do not cost more for getting fibre - where a fibre connection is available.

Additional information

Before you buy

New customers, to sign up you'll need:

  • A valid New Zealand driver’s licence OR
  • A copy of your New Zealand passport* OR
  • A copy of your international passport, plus a copy of your residency visa, which must be valid for the duration of the plan's term.*
  • You must be over 18 years of age to sign up.
*Can be supplied in PDF, JPEG, GIF, JPG or PNG format.

You may also need the following:

  • Current account details or a bill from our current provider if you’re transferring your service from another provider
  • Your One NZ mobile phone - if you're taking the On Account mobile calling discount. During the sign up process we will TXT you a validation code that you’ll need to enter to confirm your eligibility.
  • If you're just switching your phone line over to One NZ and have broadband with another provider, your broadband may be disconnected when your phone line is moved to us. If you're signing up to one of our naked broadband plans and you have an existing phone line that you use for your home phone calling connected with another provider, this will be disconnected
  • Your previous address - if you’ve only lived at your current address for less than a year
  • Consent from your landlord - if you’re renting and want Ultra Fast Broadband, and your address is eligible
  • Your credit card details if you want to set up your account to be paid by credit card each month

Already a One NZ fixed line and broadband customer?

You can add to or change your services in My One NZ – or call us on 0800 438 448.

Broadband and installation

About broadband
  • Your broadband speed will vary depending on a number of factors including NZ and overseas networks, your modem and computer technology including WiFi capability, internal home wiring, other environmental factors. Speed is also affected by how many other people are using it at the time. Uploads and downloads count towards your monthly allowance.
  • If you’re switching to One NZ, your existing provider may charge you an early termination fee.
  • If you have a security alarm, there is a possibility the alarm may not work with your connection type.
  • A One NZ Ultra Hub and standard broadband connection offer is available if you’re new to One NZ and sign up to an eligible plan for 12 or 24 months. (Modem postage and handling fee applies)
  • Broadband is not available everywhere, and only particular types of broadband services may be available in some areas.
  • We cannot guarantee the availability of broadband services to you until the services are connected.
  • Your data allowance: When you reach the end of your plan’s data allowance, you will be charged the excess rate of $2 per gigabyte, or part thereof. Subject to change during the fixed term of your contract.

Broadband speeds

For Broadband speeds, please visit Broadband plans.

Early termination fee and notice period.

We made changes to our early termination charges from February 26, 2020.

  • An Early Termination Fee will apply if you choose to disconnect or downgrade to a lower value broadband plan before the fixed term's end date.
  • You need to let us know 30 days in advance if you wish to cancel any service.
  • If you joined One NZ from this date, on one of our current in market plans, a graduated early termination fee will apply:
  1. $199 early termination fee applies to a 12-month term and will reduce by $50 every three months.
  2. $299 early termination fee applies to a 24-month term and will reduce by $40 every three months.
  • If you are an existing customer on one of our older plans and your One NZ bill references One NZ B, One NZ C or REF:TCL, an early termination fee of $199 applies to a 12 month term and $299 early termination applies to a 24 months term.

Pay Monthly mobile discount

  • A $10 monthly discount applies to your broadband package when it is linked to an eligible One NZ Pay Monthly (On Account) mobile calling plan, which you or an employer pays for
  • Eligible plans do not include Prepay, Mobile Broadband, Mobile data, TXT only, Free2Call, Biz Mobile, Biz Data, Invitation Mobile GSM and Free Access plans
  • You can only have one Pay Monthly mobile calling plan monthly discount per broadband plan.
  • If you have an existing 12 month term discount of $10 per month it will automatically be replaced by the Pay Monthly mobile calling plan discount if you link your mobile number. You can only have one of these $10 discounts per broadband plan.
  • To receive the discounted monthly pricing for your home broadband plan, you have to have followed the process to link and validate your Pay Monthly mobile calling plan to your home broadband plan and remain on a validated Pay Monthly mobile calling plan.
  • Each validated Pay Monthly phone number may only be registered against one home broadband plan to receive the monthly discount.
  • The discount will cease to apply if you no longer have an eligible Pay Monthly mobile calling plan with One NZ.

Set up fees

VDSL

For 12 and 24 month term:

  • Free modem and standard broadband connection if you’re new to One NZ and sign up to an eligible plan for 12 or 24 months. (14.95 modem postage and handling fee applies)

For open term:

  • VDSL standard broadband connection ($101.20) and wiring service fees may apply ($153.32).
  • A One NZ Ultra Hub modem may be purchased for $149 ($14.95 postage and handling charge applies) or you can choose to bring your own ADSL2+ capable modem.
Additional charges may apply for non-standard VDSL connections

VDSL installation

  • If eligible, we will send you a new VDSL modem and provide the relevant information you need to self-install the modem and set up your new VDSL connection from One NZ.

Home phone

Additional charges

  • Phone features are an additional monthly charge to your home phone monthly fee.
  • The monthly fee for phone Add-Ons is charged in advance. If you cancel any of these services part way through the month you will still be billed to the end of the month.
  • There is a minimum charge of one minute for all fixed line calls. After that, your call will be rounded up and charged by the minute.
  • Audio conferencing and calls to destinations not included in your calling plan will also be charged at the per minute rates of your calling plan.
  • If you dial 059 or 0161 to access Telecom's network before making a call from your One NZ home phone you'll be charged at Telecom's retail rates.
  • 018 and 0900 and other special numbers are also not included in your calling plan and will be charged in addition to your calling plan.
  • If you dial an area code before a local call, those calls will then be charged at national call rates.

UFB fibre, cable home phone, VDSL (calling over broadband) calling rates

  • National calls $0.26 per minute $3.00 capped call rate (up to 2 hours). Calls in excess of the two hour per call cap will be charged at $0.25 per minute.
  • Calls to national mobiles are $0.39 per minute.
  • See our international calling rates.
*Calling rates are subject to change and may vary between satellite prefix numbers.

Broadband FAQs

What is the 111 Contact Code?

The Commerce Commission's 111 Contact Code (“111 Code”) was created to ensure that Vulnerable Consumers have reasonable access to an appropriate means of calling 111 emergency services in the event of a power failure.

Newer home phone services such as voice calling over broadband, which rely on an active working broadband service, won’t work in the event of a power failure, without an independent power source. The 111 Code requires Telecommunication Service Providers to provide Vulnerable Consumers with an alternative solution to contact 111 in an emergency.
If you are receiving One NZ household voice calling over broadband services over Fibre, HFC, VDSL, ADSL or Wireless technology and you, or someone you live with, do not have access to a traditional copper phone line, and is likely to need to contact 111 for health, safety or disability reasons and, you do not have the means to do so during a power failure, please read the information below and fill out a Vulnerable Consumers Application Form.

If you qualify, One NZ will provide you with an alternative means of contacting 111 in the event of a power failure, free of charge.

What is the difference between ADSL, VDSL, Fibre, HFC and Wireless broadband?

The difference between these broadband technologies is speed and the method of delivery.

  • ADSL stands for 'Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line', and it uses the copper network from Chorus. ADSL is ideal for basic internet activities like web browsing, email and online banking.
  • VDSL is faster than ADSL, but it is not as fast as Fibre. VDSL lets you enjoy better HD video streaming and sharper online video chats, when compared to ADSL.
  • HFC is faster than both ADSL and VDSL. HFC is a One NZ's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial network, that uses world-leading DOCSIS 3.1 technology to deliver high speed data.
  • Fibre Broadband is faster than ADSL and faster than VDSL. Fibre broadband delivers your data over fibre optic cables, much faster than other technologies. Fibre is now the most common type of broadband connection.
  • Wireless Broadband is delivered over our 4G mobile network or our 5G mobile network. The modem comes with a SIM card pre-installed, making it very easy to set up.

These all describe the connection type at your home, while WiFi lets you connect wirelessly to your modem. It's your modem that handles the WiFi signal, or your Mesh units if you have SuperWifi.

What is Naked Broadband?

Naked broadband is an internet connection without a home phone and is available with ADSL, VDSL, Fibre, HFC and Home Wireless Broadband plans.

What's the process for getting Fibre installed?

Once you’ve signed up for a fibre plan, you will then need to choose a date for our technician to come and discuss your installation with you. During this meeting, they will let you know if there’s any digging involved and confirm if you need your neighbours’ consent before the installation.

Once this is complete, our fibre broadband team will set up the fibre connection outside your house, development or apartment complex.

You then need to agree to a date for the line to be connected inside your home. You will need to be at home during this step. The installation steps may all happen in one day, or it may take more than one visit depending on what’s required.

How much data do I need?

If you choose an Unlimited Broadband plan, then data use isn't much of a consideration, since you have unlimited data.
To understand it, your data usage is decided by two factors – the number of devices in your home and the type of content that will be consumed.
If you have multiple devices, you will need higher data to ensure each device has enough, especially if each device is being used to stream audio or video.

Even if you have fewer devices, but stream a lot of high definition video or music, it would be better to pick a broadband plan with higher data limits.

If you want to get a more detailed breakup of how much data you’ll need per month, check out this handy data calculator from Chorus.

Will broadband affect my monitored alarms?

Fibre broadband can be used with monitored alarms, but fibre won't work during a power outage. That means that your alarm may not working if the power fails.

Some alarm models aren't compatible with fibre broadband. Before you install fibre broadband, please check with your alarm supplier or manufacturer, whether you need to upgrade your alarm model.

Monitored alarms are, unfortunately, not compatible with our Wireless Broadband.

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