Changing Internet Provider

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#3457794 1-Feb-2026 20:40

I've recently moved from 500/100 Fibre, to 100/20 Fibre with One NZ. It's called Fibre Starter, and only costs $65 per month with unlimited data. The 100/20 speed is more than sufficient, and in the few months since I changed I've not experienced any slow downs or issues during peak times. If looking to save $$, most people dont need 500/100 or gigabit, consider 100/20 which might be more than sufficient for what you need. Most of my speed tests perform around 110/28.

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#3457835 2-Feb-2026 09:11

gmball:

I've recently moved from 500/100 Fibre, to 100/20 Fibre with One NZ. It's called Fibre Starter, and only costs $65 per month with unlimited data. The 100/20 speed is more than sufficient, and in the few months since I changed I've not experienced any slow downs or issues during peak times. If looking to save $$, most people dont need 500/100 or gigabit, consider 100/20 which might be more than sufficient for what you need. Most of my speed tests perform around 110/28.

Most ISP's offer this as it is a regulated product with a retail cap of $70 (Was $65 last year). because of this, a smaller provider who will give you better support (and normally less contension) wuld be a better choice in my opinion.

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#3458002 2-Feb-2026 12:56

It seems that the various suppliers are around the same price for those that asked i am getting

Unlimited Gigantic $115.00

Our Gigantic plan is designed for anyone wanting superfast speeds and unlimited data so you can work, game or stream up a storm online

Unlimited broadband data Peak time average speeds 853/493Mbps*

and i use about 20gb a day

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#3458059 2-Feb-2026 13:10

@gnfb 500/100 would offer you what you require at a cheaper price

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#3458153 2-Feb-2026 23:43

Some ISPs like 2Degrees and Primo offer discounts for SuperGold card holders. Slingshot is owned by 2Degrees so they might be able to do the same discount if asked?

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#3458397 3-Feb-2026 13:44

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@gnfb 500/100 would offer you what you require at a cheaper price

Excuse my ignorance 500/100 where do i find that ?

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#3458414 3-Feb-2026 14:14

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@gnfb 500/100 would offer you what you require at a cheaper price

Excuse my ignorance 500/100 where do i find that ?

Example from Quic, but all have some "level" of plan options that differ in transfer speeds

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#3458425 3-Feb-2026 14:50

I'm a high data user (IMO), running some services from home etc, was on 900/400 but dropped to 500/100 and noticed no change so far.

So switching down is not a bad idea. Save some $$.

I'm using Quic but as someone else mentioned, its "self help" if you have issues.

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#3458427 3-Feb-2026 15:08

xpd:

I'm a high data user (IMO), running some services from home etc, was on 900/400 but dropped to 500/100 and noticed no change so far.

So switching down is not a bad idea. Save some $$.

I'm using Quic but as someone else mentioned, its "self help" if you have issues.

When our current contract finishes we will be following suit and opting for the 500/100 plan. My wife retires in circa 12 months and wont be working from home and I don't game these days. I can't see the need for 900/500 anymore.

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#3458447 3-Feb-2026 16:22

gnfb:

Excuse my ignorance 500/100 where do i find that ?

It's called Unlimited - to the left of Unlimited Gigantic. Unlimited is $15/month cheaper.

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#3458479 3-Feb-2026 18:53

MikeB4: When our current contract finishes we will be following suit and opting for the 500/100 plan. My wife retires in circa 12 months and wont be working from home and I don't game these days. I can't see the need for 900/500 anymore.

For many people the base 100/20Mbit plan will also be suitable. Have a look at that. You can always upgrade if it isn't suitable!

@gnfb I actually think you may be fine with the 100/20Mbit plan too and save a fair bit of money.

Take a look at the One NZ Fibre Starter plan - https://one.nz and just pick your poison with mobile (it'll be good if you can post your usage so somebody here can recommend you a plan) else even take a look at the 2degrees Supergold deals here: https://www.2degrees.nz/mobile-plans/supergold-plan

If you find 100/20Mbit too slow you can always upgrade to 500/100Mbit but for many people out there 100Mbit is plenty fast enough.

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