ADSL Broadband

ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line service. It is called asymmetric because the download and upload speeds are not symmetrical (download is faster than upload).

ADSL broadband comes entirely through the copper broadband / telephone network, which isn't hugely efficient. Advertised speeds in New Zealand generally hover between 'up to 24Mbps', but you'll likely see an average of about 10Mbps download and 1Mbps upload speed. This is plenty for emailing, surfing the web and checking social media. But remember, the copper network was designed for carrying our voices back and forth, not for you to stream the latest episode of Game of Thrones.

Technically speaking there are two types of ADSL Broadband services within New Zealand but these are now generally grouped simply as ADSL. The more modern tyoe of ADSL is known as ADSL2+ whilst the original is just called ADSL.

ADSL is the most basic broadband connection available on the copper network. It delivers around 2Mbps for distances up to 6km from the local cabinet. ADSL is mostly found in rural areas where new cabinets are yet to be installed.

ADSL2+ delivers speeds of up to 10Mbps to properties located within a 2km radius from a broadband cabinet. It delivers faster speeds but its performance can be influenced by a number of factors like how far away you are from the cabinet, the devices you are using, the quality and age of your modem and your home wiring.

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Unlimited ADSL 6 Months HALF PRICE

from $44.98 /mo

First 6 months then 89.95/month

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Unlimited ADSL 6 Months HALF PRICE

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12 months

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Rental router

SIX MONTHS HALF PRICE, FREE MODEM RENTAL, FREE STANDARD INSTALLATION*, IT'S A WIN-WIN. 12 MONTH CONTRACT APPLIES. Free modem while you're with Slingshot. Free standard install. Offer for new residential customers only. Service not available everywhere. 12 month contract and $250 early termination fee applies. Not valid with any other offers. *If you are installing a new broadband connection or moving into a new address (move house) at the time of sign-up, a $52 installation fee will apply.

Offer expires 31/10/2019

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Unlimited ADSL Get 3 Months FREE - Exclusively on...

from $0.00 /mo

First 3 months then 89.95/month

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Unlimited ADSL Get 3 Months FREE - Exclusively on...

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12 months

Included features

Rental router

THREE MONTHS FREE, FREE MODEM RENTAL, FREE STANDARD INSTALLATION, IT'S A WIN-WIN. 12 MONTH CONTRACT APPLIES. Free modem while you're with Orcon. Free standard install. Offer for new residential customers only. Service not available everywhere. 12 month contract and $199 early termination fee applies. Not valid with any other offers. Landline at additional $5/mth.

Offer expires 31/10/2019

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ADSL No Contract Get NO CONTRACT With the Code BBC/N...

from $79.95 /mo

First 12 months then 85.00/month

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No strings attached – Unlimited Broadband just $79.95/month with no contract. Only available for a limited time and exclusive to Broadband Compare. Use promo code BBC/NOCONTRACT
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Includes ADSL, VDSL and Fibre 100/20
Promotion pricing is valid for your first 12-months only. After this time our standard pricing will apply. The promotional price will be applied via a recurring monthly account credit for 12 months. This excludes the first part-month.
All ADSL and VDSL connections will incur an installation charge of $79.00.
You can use your own Modem, but this must be compatible with the selected NOW network. For more information please refer to – Can I use my own Modem
A Modem can also be purchased with a one-off charge of $120 applied to your 1st invoice or you can select a deferred payment plan including twelve instalments of $10 per month over twelve months.
Promotional offer is only available for new residential customers.
The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
These terms and conditions must be read in conjunction with our full residential terms and conditions.