How Much Does It Cost to Relocate a Fibre ONT Box in NZ? Any Experience?

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NglButiLoveTechnolog

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#316184 23-Sep-2024 18:37

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to relocate the fibre ONT box in my house, and I was wondering if anyone here has done this in New Zealand. Currently, the box is in the garage, but I’m considering moving it to the dining room, which is more central for a better experience.

Does anyone know how much this typically costs? I’ve seen a few articles mentioning around $160 + GST but then on Chorus site it says $331.97 excluding GST so Im really confused about the true cost.

Also, do they offer payment options, like installments, if the cost is a bit high?

Lastly, how long did the whole process take?

Thanks

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#3285516 23-Sep-2024 19:03

better off running a network cable to where you need it and put your router there

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#3285567 23-Sep-2024 19:27

ONTs belong locked in cabinets out of sight out of mind and not in a dining room. Run a cat6 cable to the router.

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#3285568 23-Sep-2024 19:37

Run two while you are at it!

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#3285570 23-Sep-2024 19:52

leave it where it is and run a cable. Mine is in the dining room (previous owners decision) and i'd love to relocate it to the garage

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#3285572 23-Sep-2024 19:58

@freitasm should this be in the NZ Broadband (or Voyager) forum?

OP if you really want to get it moved, talk to your RSP to get a quote as each situation/scenario is different.

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#3285589 23-Sep-2024 20:59

quickymart:

@freitasm should this be in the NZ Broadband (or Voyager) forum?

OP if you really want to get it moved, talk to your RSP to get a quote as each situation/scenario is different.

RSP? Are you referring to the ISP or Chorus? If you mean the ISP, I’ve already scheduled a callback from my regional sales rep, but they’re currently on leave. I’m asking here because I don’t want to be incorrectly charged.

To clarify, I'm with One NZ for my ISP, not Voyager. I only mentioned Voyager because I noticed they’re the only ISP with an article about the cost of relocating the fibre ONT (internet) box for residential customers.

Additionally, I don’t want to run a cable from the garage to the dining room, as it would not only look unattractive but could also create a tripping hazard with the cable exposed on the floor. I can’t hardwire it myself, as I’m not a professional, and I don’t want to risk drilling into areas that might contain pipes or electrical wiring. I’ve received quotes from several electricians for hardwiring the ethernet cable, but the prices range from $1200 to $1500, which is beyond my budget.

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#3285593 23-Sep-2024 21:31

RSP = Retail Service Provider. One NZ in your case.

Are you in a Chorus area? Other LFCs may charge differently.

A data cabler may be a better bet than an electrician when dealing with data cables. You might get some reccomendations or a direct offer from here if you're able to say roughly where you are.

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#3285594 23-Sep-2024 21:38

$500 is what spark and voyager quote.

I've had 3-4 moved short distances from clients after accepting a verbal quote and never actually been charged anything.

If it was a substantial move, the charge might apply more vigorusly.

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#3285628 24-Sep-2024 06:43

NglButiLoveTechnolog:

Additionally, I don’t want to run a cable from the garage to the dining room, as it would not only look unattractive but could also create a tripping hazard with the cable exposed on the floor. I can’t hardwire it myself, as I’m not a professional, and I don’t want to risk drilling into areas that might contain pipes or electrical wiring. I’ve received quotes from several electricians for hardwiring the ethernet cable, but the prices range from $1200 to $1500, which is beyond my budget.

To shift the ONT one has to run fibre, how do you think that is necessarily any easier??

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#3285632 24-Sep-2024 07:15

NglButiLoveTechnolog:

Additionally, I don’t want to run a cable from the garage to the dining room, as it would not only look unattractive but could also create a tripping hazard with the cable exposed on the floor. I can’t hardwire it myself, as I’m not a professional, and I don’t want to risk drilling into areas that might contain pipes or electrical wiring. I’ve received quotes from several electricians for hardwiring the ethernet cable, but the prices range from $1200 to $1500, which is beyond my budget.

No one mentioned running it over a floor....

If it costs 3-500 to move the ONT then it logically it would be similar to run a network cable through the walls/or under the floor to your new location.

Those quotes seem excessive unless it's a really tough cable run, there is maybe $40-50 in materials for an internally run cable (in the walls/under the floor). Talk to a data cablier as opposed to an electrician as they speicalise in this work, where as most electricians dont and are not very skilled in the connections and generally do a sub-par job in the terminations

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#3285684 24-Sep-2024 10:00

I got mine shifted from upstairs in the living room back down to the garage (the fibre came into the front of the garage, along the side wall, across the back wall and then up to the living room !). Ideally the ONT would never have been mounted where it was, but who knows what the previous owners were thinking.

Went through my ISP at the time (2Degrees) and was billed $199 and took him about 20mins - would have been 5 minutes if the guy had stopped talking and just done the work, but oh well. Did get a new screwdriver out of the job - and had to spend 2 minutes to finish the job for him, but overall very happy I did it.

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#3285699 24-Sep-2024 10:48

NglButiLoveTechnolog:

Hey everyone,

in New Zealand.

What city/town are you located?

If you want to run the cable yourself and are based in napier/hastings, i'd be happy to give you some spare cable and come and resplice it once you have run it at no charge.

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#3307701 11-Nov-2024 12:56

I looked into getting mine moved at the new house, was warned the quote could be up to $1k. I passed....

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#3307766 11-Nov-2024 15:17

xpd:

I looked into getting mine moved at the new house, was warned the quote could be up to $1k. I passed....

pretty sure the quotes are free, could be more reasonable than you think. cant hurt to get one and see.

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#3307775 11-Nov-2024 15:59

Jase2985:

xpd:

I looked into getting mine moved at the new house, was warned the quote could be up to $1k. I passed....

pretty sure the quotes are free, could be more reasonable than you think. cant hurt to get one and see.

I believe he was saying the quote could come out at 1k, not that it would cost 1k to get a quote.

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