Which Rural Broadband can I get?
Enter your business address to see what's available
Please note: The above map is indicative only and intended to provide general guidance on where our network and outdoor coverage is available.
Our commitment to rural New Zealand
We've been making huge improvements to Rural Broadband & mobile services right across New Zealand
of rural New Zealand can access broadband
cell sites have been built and upgraded
rural cell sites have been built and upgraded
download speeds achievable with 4G
addresses with broadband access
increase in rural data usage
Rural Broadband plans
Rural Broadband 120GB and Calling
120GB
of wireless data
Get $10 off your On Account plan*
Home calling line
National landline calling
Superfast wireless 4G capable modem
Flexi Data 15GB for $20
$105.99
per month
Other charges
Important things to know
- A medic alarm link through a phone line
- Fixed line broadband or dial up
- Fax
- EFTPOS
- A monitored building alarm through a phone line
- The SKY remote to download SKY "pay per view" movies or games, or SKY betting. You can still order SKY "pay per view" movies or games by calling SKY TV
- 3 way calling or audio conference features
- National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each. Calls over 2 hours will be charged at 26 cents per minute for NZ landlines
- Calls to New Zealand mobiles are $0.36 per minute
- Calls to Directory Assistance (018) are $1.03. Direct Connect is a further $0.49
- Calls to International Directory Assistance are $1.88
The rural broadband and calling service requires mains power. In the event of a power failure, service will not be available, including access to emergency services.
You'll need to keep a landline phone connection if you use (or intend to use);
When combining phone/internet on RBI the connection speed drops from 4G speed to 3G speed when people are on the phone
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have one phone line and multiple phones
Rural Wireless Broadband has a voice port on the modem that allows for either one corded landline phone or multiple phones via a DECT base station. Rural Broadband Terms & Conditions apply
$10 Discount offer on a new On Account mobile plan
Customers can get a discount of $10 per month off their in market On Account mobile plan if it is linked to their Rural Wireless Broadband plan. Customers must have one bill for their Rural Wireless Broadband and eligible On Account mobile for a $10 monthly discount to apply. The discount will cease to apply if you no longer have a Rural Broadband connection. Applies to $39 On Account mobile plans and above. Maximum monthly On Account discount rules apply.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
All plans available on 1 or 24 month terms, all installation costs payable on a 1 month term. Early termination fee of $350 applies on a 24 month term.
Calling rates, Add-Ons and features
Rural Broadband and Calling comes with local calls and includes unlimited calls to national landlines anytime, with great rates to international landlines and mobiles. National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each.
Calling rates
Rural Broadband 200GB and Calling
200GB
of wireless data
Get $10 off your On Account plan*
Home calling line
National landline calling
Superfast wireless 4G capable modem
Flexi Data 15GB for $20
$165.99
per month
Other charges
Important things to know
- A medic alarm link through a phone line
- Fixed line broadband or dial up
- Fax
- EFTPOS
- A monitored building alarm through a phone line
- The SKY remote to download SKY "pay per view" movies or games, or SKY betting. You can still order SKY "pay per view" movies or games by calling SKY TV
- 3 way calling or audio conference features
- National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each. Calls over 2 hours will be charged at 26 cents per minute for NZ landlines
- Calls to New Zealand mobiles are $0.36 per minute
- Calls to Directory Assistance (018) are $1.03. Direct Connect is a further $0.49
- Calls to International Directory Assistance are $1.88
The rural broadband and calling service requires mains power. In the event of a power failure, service will not be available, including access to emergency services.
You'll need to keep a landline phone connection if you use (or intend to use);
When combining phone/internet on RBI the connection speed drops from 4G speed to 3G speed when people are on the phone
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have one phone line and multiple phones
Rural Wireless Broadband has a voice port on the modem that allows for either one corded landline phone or multiple phones via a DECT base station. Rural Broadband Terms & Conditions apply
$10 Discount offer on a new On Account mobile plan
Customers can get a discount of $10 per month off their in market On Account mobile plan if it is linked to their Rural Wireless Broadband plan. Customers must have one bill for their Rural Wireless Broadband and eligible On Account mobile for a $10 monthly discount to apply. The discount will cease to apply if you no longer have a Rural Broadband connection. Applies to $39 On Account mobile plans and above. Maximum monthly On Account discount rules apply.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
All plans available on 1 or 24 month terms, all installation costs payable on a 1 month term. Early termination fee of $350 applies on a 24 month term.
Calling rates, Add-Ons and features
Rural Broadband and Calling comes with local calls and includes unlimited calls to national landlines anytime, with great rates to international landlines and mobiles. National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each.
Calling rates
Rural Broadband 120GB
120GB
of wireless data
Get $10 off your On Account plan*
Superfast wireless 4G capable modem
Flexi Data 15GB for $20
$99.99
per month
Other charges
Important things to know
- A medic alarm link through a phone line
- Fixed line broadband or dial up
- Fax
- EFTPOS
- A monitored building alarm through a phone line
- The SKY remote to download SKY "pay per view" movies or games, or SKY betting. You can still order SKY "pay per view" movies or games by calling SKY TV
- 3 way calling or audio conference features
- National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each. Calls over 2 hours will be charged at 26 cents per minute for NZ landlines
- Calls to New Zealand mobiles are $0.36 per minute
- Calls to Directory Assistance (018) are $1.03. Direct Connect is a further $0.49
- Calls to International Directory Assistance are $1.88
The rural broadband and calling service requires mains power. In the event of a power failure, service will not be available, including access to emergency services.
You'll need to keep a landline phone connection if you use (or intend to use);
When combining phone/internet on RBI the connection speed drops from 4G speed to 3G speed when people are on the phone
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have one phone line and multiple phones
Rural Wireless Broadband has a voice port on the modem that allows for either one corded landline phone or multiple phones via a DECT base station. Rural Broadband Terms & Conditions apply
$10 Discount offer on a new On Account mobile plan
Customers can get a discount of $10 per month off their in market On Account mobile plan if it is linked to their Rural Wireless Broadband plan. Customers must have one bill for their Rural Wireless Broadband and eligible On Account mobile for a $10 monthly discount to apply. The discount will cease to apply if you no longer have a Rural Broadband connection. Applies to $39 On Account mobile plans and above. Maximum monthly On Account discount rules apply.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
All plans available on 1 or 24 month terms, all installation costs payable on a 1 month term. Early termination fee of $350 applies on a 24 month term.
Calling rates, Add-Ons and features
Rural Broadband and Calling comes with local calls and includes unlimited calls to national landlines anytime, with great rates to international landlines and mobiles. National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each.
Calling rates
Rural Broadband 200GB
200GB
of wireless data
Get $10 off your On Account plan*
Superfast wireless 4G capable modem
Flexi Data 15GB for $20
$159.99
per month
Other charges
Important things to know
- A medic alarm link through a phone line
- Fixed line broadband or dial up
- Fax
- EFTPOS
- A monitored building alarm through a phone line
- The SKY remote to download SKY "pay per view" movies or games, or SKY betting. You can still order SKY "pay per view" movies or games by calling SKY TV
- 3 way calling or audio conference features
- National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each. Calls over 2 hours will be charged at 26 cents per minute for NZ landlines
- Calls to New Zealand mobiles are $0.36 per minute
- Calls to Directory Assistance (018) are $1.03. Direct Connect is a further $0.49
- Calls to International Directory Assistance are $1.88
The rural broadband and calling service requires mains power. In the event of a power failure, service will not be available, including access to emergency services.
You'll need to keep a landline phone connection if you use (or intend to use);
When combining phone/internet on RBI the connection speed drops from 4G speed to 3G speed when people are on the phone
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have one phone line and multiple phones
Rural Wireless Broadband has a voice port on the modem that allows for either one corded landline phone or multiple phones via a DECT base station. Rural Broadband Terms & Conditions apply
$10 Discount offer on a new On Account mobile plan
Customers can get a discount of $10 per month off their in market On Account mobile plan if it is linked to their Rural Wireless Broadband plan. Customers must have one bill for their Rural Wireless Broadband and eligible On Account mobile for a $10 monthly discount to apply. The discount will cease to apply if you no longer have a Rural Broadband connection. Applies to $39 On Account mobile plans and above. Maximum monthly On Account discount rules apply.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
If you have more than one phone line
Rural Broadband and Calling supports a single phone line. Only one line will be transferred to the wireless connection. The others will remain as landline connections which you pay for separately.
All plans available on 1 or 24 month terms, all installation costs payable on a 1 month term. Early termination fee of $350 applies on a 24 month term.
Calling rates, Add-Ons and features
Rural Broadband and Calling comes with local calls and includes unlimited calls to national landlines anytime, with great rates to international landlines and mobiles. National landline calling offer is the Talk 2 calling plan and applies for calls of up to 2 hours each.
Calling rates
4G not available everywhere and requires a capable device. For coverage and what you need go to vodafone.co.nz/4G. *Customers must have one bill for their Rural Wireless Broadband and eligible On Account mobile for a $10 monthly discount of their On Account mobile plan to apply. The discount will cease to apply if you no longer have your Rural Broadband connection.
Talk to a Rural Specialist
Give us a call and find out what we can do to help your business reach its potential.
No more mobile black spots
Limited mobile coverage? Give it a boost with Sure Signal
Getting set up
We’ll usually get started on your installation within 10 working days of signing up. To make sure you’re available for the installation, we'll let you know the expected installation date and contact you 24 hours before we arrive.
Before we arrive, we'll check your broadband coverage and let you know if you need more than a basic installation or additional cabling. We’ll even give you a full break down of the costs involved. We won’t begin the installation unless you’re happy with any additional costs. If Rural Broadband doesn’t work correctly after installation, no charges will apply.
Find out more about what your Rural Broadband installation includes and the necessary approvals you need to obtain before we arrive.
Please note you are responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals and consents for the installation of Rural Broadband.
Types of installations
Standard installation:
Price: $99 (incl GST) standard installation on a 24 month term. $50 discount on managed installations offer available for customers who sign up to a 24 month 120GB rural wireless broadband plan before 31 August 2017.
Premium installation:
Price: $199 (incl GST) premium installation on a 24 month term. $50 discount on managed installations offer available for customers who sign up to a 24 month 120GB rural wireless broadband plan before 31 August 2017.
Rural Broadband: A few things you need to know before installation
Your Rural Broadband installation includes
Installation of a directional antenna. This is installed on the roof facing the nearest Vodafone cell site
- Cabling from the antenna to the 4G wireless modem
- Connection of your main computer to the modem and checking broadband is working
- Transfer of one landline number to the Vodafone wireless service if you selected Rural Broadband and Calling
Necessary approvals and consents
You need to collect the following approvals and consents before we arrive:
- The installation of the Rural Broadband antenna, cable and equipment at your premises
- Any alterations to your premises needed to install the equipment. (For example, drilling of holes to attach the antenna for antenna attachments and cables)
- Allowing our technicians access to your premises
What’s included in a Standard installation
Standard installation will be carried out if:
- Your home is easily accessible
- It has just a single storey
- If it’s made from brick or wood
- If the modem can be placed next to an exterior wall
- Modem requires less than 10 metres of cabling
What’s included in a Premium installation
Premium installation will be carried out if:
- Your home is built from concrete, steel or glass
- It has 2 or more storeys
- Roof access is difficult or has a pitch of more than 15 degrees
- Scaffolding or elevated platform work is required
- The modem can't be placed next to an internal wall
- Modem requires more than 10 meters of cabling
- Cabling needs to be installed behind interior walls
- The house shape makes it difficult to install the antenna
- The modem needs to be located in an area not easily accessible from outside
Sure Signal Terms and Conditions
Sure Signal is a trademark of Vodafone New Zealand.