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richsadams

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#215545 2-Jul-2017 04:56

My wife and I are shifting back to NZ soon, probably Tasman/Nelson region. I've been sorting out PVR options, etc. here.

Now I'm on to an ISP. Couldn't be more excited to learn that a lot of areas have fibre and no caps! We had Verizon FiOS in the U.S. and it was awesome.

Found what appears to be a good comparison site, https://www.glimp.co.nz.

Noted a couple of recommendations for Spark on the other thread, but $299 "Setup Cost" is a bit off-putting. Willing to pay if it's worth it though.

I like that Stuff Fibre doesn't have any fees or contracts.

Any other recommendations? Any to avoid at all costs?

TIA!

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#1810317 2-Jul-2017 06:09

I wouldnt go with Stuff Fibre personally.

If you need phone services then look at Spark and Vodafone (look at their website directly and check out the plans/address checkers).

If you just want data then look at bigpipe or one of the spark and voda plans.

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#1810320 2-Jul-2017 07:08

The whole split billing trick is quite dodgy...

When you look at this over 12 months you're paying ~$83/mo with Stuff Fibre so it is actually more expensive than the likes of BigPipe - even moreso if you plan on staying with an ISP for longer than a year. With a referral code too you also get $20 off with BigPipe (there is a link in my signature to one) and they're highly praised around here too.

There is also a 12mo "contract" with BigPipe which gives you a pretty good router in exchange - I'd go with that personally since there is little up-front cost. If your new place doesn't have Fibre yet (their address checker will tell you) then sign up for ADSL / VDSL and put a plan upgrade request through to them once you're connected with internet and they'll get everything sorted for you free of charge.

You'll note that practically all providers offer a free router with a 12mo plan which really isn't too long. Providers will also allow you to move house normally free of charge without any break in your contract. Also, in NZ it is truly unlimited (none of this soft cap crap you get with some US providers!) :)

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