The Fibre network, like broadband over ADSL, is shared with other properties within your Local Fibre Company (LFC) and Retail Service Provider (RSP) networks. Speeds will vary depending on how many people are on the network at the same time, both in your house and in general, on the Internet. This is also true for overseas networks when accessing content, such as websites or streaming video. Content such as web pages and videos are stored on ‘content servers’ so you can access them via your internet connection. Content servers within New Zealand and overseas can reduce the rate (bandwidth) at which you access their content (for instance, when they are very busy), this affects the time it takes to download content and thus your speed. If connecting via a Wi-Fi router, the connection can be impacted by environmental factors like other wireless devices in the house (such as mobile or digital phones) and even your neighbours’ Wi-Fi connection. The speed capacity of the devices you are connecting with may be a limitation, for instance, the age of their Wi-Fi adapter. Other hardware and software components can also limit the processing of bandwidth and thus your speed. The most reliable connection and faster speeds will be achieved by connecting devices directly to your modem via high-speed Ethernet wiring instead of using Wi-Fi.

If you currently have equipment at your property that uses the internet (such as alarm systems, faxes and medical alarms) you will need to ensure they can work over a new fibre connection. We are already working on fibre products that will make it easier for existing equipment to run over fibre.

There are four Local Fibre Companies (LFCs) rolling out fibre across New Zealand: Chorus, North Power, Ultra-Fast Fibre, and Enable. In Southland it is Chorus

Give us a call, we have installed many new Fibre connections throughout our VelocityNet Fibre subdivisions.

By extending the Fibre to your property you can enjoy the benefits Fibre offers.

Talk to your neighbours and share the experience and any costs.

We also have a range of wireless internet options around the southland region.