Best fibre option for bach??

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#3322303 19-Dec-2024 15:04

We use the stop/start Skinny wireless in Whangamata. It is OK most of the year but often unusable in peak Christmas/New Year due to network contention.

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#3322485 19-Dec-2024 21:52

johno1234:

We use the stop/start Skinny wireless in Whangamata. It is OK most of the year but often unusable in peak Christmas/New Year due to network contention.

And the OP says mobile phone coverage is useless

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#3322492 19-Dec-2024 23:16

You could also look at a provider with no contract term, get fibre installed with them and then disconnect it when you're not there.

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#3322505 20-Dec-2024 06:34

quickymart:
You could also look at a provider with no contract term, get fibre installed with them and then disconnect it when you're not there.

I couldn’t find anything like that for Whangamata hence the wireless option.

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#3322506 20-Dec-2024 06:38

Not sure if you would be eligible for the Skinny Jump offering. It does use Spark 4G rather than UFB

Designed for -

Families with children
Job seekers
Seniors
People with disabilities
Refugees and migrant communities
Those in social housing

There may be other circumstances that make you eligible.

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#3322511 20-Dec-2024 07:24

cb1:

Not sure if you would be eligible for the Skinny Jump offering. It does use Spark 4G rather than UFB

Designed for -

Families with children
Job seekers
Seniors
People with disabilities
Refugees and migrant communities
Those in social housing
There may be other circumstances that make you eligible.

nztim:

And the OP says mobile phone coverage is useless

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#3322513 20-Dec-2024 07:31

Which town is this in / near if you don't mind us asking. Someone may be able to contribute a bit more info knowing this.

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#3322596 20-Dec-2024 09:10

We moved from wireless to fibre at the beach house when Skinny offered six months free on a 12 month fixed term a few years back. Have recently downgraded from Skinny 300/100 to Quik's cheaper 50/20 uncapped plan which is now $60pm.

The speed is fine for working from home and the Wyze cameras and using Plex remotely and surfing.

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#3322605 20-Dec-2024 09:31

"50/20 ought to be enough for anybody." : not Bill Gates, 2024

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#3322630 20-Dec-2024 09:56

We're using Quic's 50/10 plan at our holiday home. There is no contract term but its not as easy as unsubcribing from a stremaing service if you want to turn it off when you are not there. Would be awesome if you could just hit pause and resume when necessary.

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#3322652 20-Dec-2024 11:21

Hey there!

If you already have fibre installed, you might be able to connect services with Broadband & Internet New Zealand (www.bainz.co.nz). We offer open-term contracts on a monthly basis, which may give you the flexiblity you need for your batch.

However, if fibre isn't available or installed yet, we can initiate this installation on your behalf if your address is covered by the fibre company that serves in your area (i.e. Chorus). Just keep in mind that this might take a bit of time, especially with the Christmas and New Year period coming up.

Hope that helps! 😊 If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.