Who are the best Broadband Providers in 2020?
Every year we get together an expert panel of judges and choose the best of the best in broadband – think the Oscars of Broadband. We felt that 2020, in particular was a time to recognise success in the broadband industry.
We all spent more time at home and online than ever before - working, seeking entertainment and keep in touch with friends and family nearby and across the world. Internet traffic hit record-breaking peaks multiple times. And, behind the scenes, were our broadband providers working hard to keep up with unprecedented demand, keep Kiwis connected, come up with innovative solutions and putting their customers first.
An impressive of broadband companies put themselves forward to be considered as the best of the best. It was fantastic to see entries from a huge range of providers including, Neon, Play Stuff, Farmside, Vodafone, Wireless Nation, MyRepublic, NOW, Orcon, Megatel, Nova Energy, Slingshot, 2degrees, Gravity Internet, WombatNET, Contact Energy, Network for Learning and Spritely. So – who was the best of the best?
Compare the winning broadband providers on the night below. Check out the full list of winners for all categories here.
Winner of Best Value Broadband Provider, Best Bundled Plan & the People’s Choice Broadband Provider, voted for by the New Zealand public – Slingshot
Best Value Broadband Provider recognises an NZ Internet Service Provider who provided the best value broadband service in the previous 12 months. Value can be determined by price, product and added benefits or service.
Best Open to NZ ISPs and organisations who provide at least one ‘bundled’ broadband service to NZ consumers or organisations. A bundle plan must consist of a broadband connection with another core service, product or feature e.g. landline, mobile or power service.
The People's Choice Provider is the Provider who is selected through voting by the New Zealand Public.
Sign up to Slingshot's 300Mbps Unlimited Fibre Plan and pay ONLY $87/month. T&Cs apply.
Sign up on a 12-month contract and pay only $87/month! Also, bundle your broadband and power and get $20/mth Bu...
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12 months
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Sign up on a 12-month contract and pay only $67/month. Also, bundle your broadband and power and get $20/mth Bundle Discount on Broadband! Get an extra $5/mth off your broadband price for each active
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12 months
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Sign up on a 12-month contract and pay only $67/month. Also, bundle your broadband and power and get $20/mth Bundle Discount on Broadband! Get an extra $5/mth off your broadband price for each active
Terms and Conditions apply
12 months
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The Best Fibre Broadband award is for the strongest overall Fibre Broadband service provider in New Zealand.
Sign up for the Orcon Fibre plan through Broadband Compare and get $22 monthly discount for 12 months! Bundle your broadband and power and get 10% bundle discount on both services. Get $5/mth off for
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12 months
The Best Customer Support award presented to the New Zealand broadband provider that best demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Here’s your chance to join New Zealand’s most Satisfied Broadband Customers on Now broadband. $47.50/m for six months then standard pricing of $95/m applies. Fibre 300 only. 12-month term. T&Cs apply....
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12 months
Two-time award winners at the 2021 NZ Compare Awards for Best Customer Support and Provider of the Year! Get 6 months HALF PRICE unlimited broadband when you sign up for a 12-month contract! BYO route...
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12 months
Two-time award winners at the 2021 NZ Compare Awards for Best Customer Support and Provider of the Year! Get 6 months HALF PRICE unlimited broadband when you sign up for a 12-month contract! BYO route...
Terms and Conditions apply
12 months
This award is for the best Internet Service Provider in New Zealand who serviced less than 10,000 connected customers in the previous 12 months.
This award is for the strongest overall wireless service provider in New Zealand.
Sign up for a 24-month contract and get 1 month HALF PRICE. Enjoy Unlimited Off Peak data (can be used from midnight-5 PM). Also, no setup, shipping & handling costs + free antenna worth $119 (if requ...
Terms and Conditions apply
24 months
Router
Sign up for a 24-month contract and get 1 month HALF PRICE. Enjoy Unlimited Off Peak data (can be used from midnight-5 PM). Also, no setup, shipping & handling costs + free antenna worth $119 (if requ...
Terms and Conditions apply
24 months
Router
This award is for the strongest overall Rural Service Provider in New Zealand.
Get a FREE modem and self-installation ($20 freight charge applies) + Get 3 months FREE! Sign up now on 0800 697 327. T&C's apply,
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24 months
Rental router
Get 4 months half price* when you sign up to Unlimited Broadband for only $119 per month on a 24-month term. Get a FREE modem and self-installation ($20 freight charge applies). Sign up now on 0800 69...
Terms and Conditions apply
24 months
Rental router
Get a FREE modem and self-installation ($20 freight charge applies) + Get 3 months FREE! Sign up now on 0800 697 327. T&C's apply,
Terms and Conditions apply
24 months
Rental router