$270m Ultra-Fast Broadband boost to speed up roll out and reach 190 more towns
The National Government have today pledged $270 million further investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB). Communications Minister Simon Bridges says UFB completion to be come forward by 2-years and reach 190 more small towns with this investment.
The investment will also enable an extension of rural broadband (RBI) to another 74,000 homes and businesses, says.
“We’re also bringing the completion of the UFB network forward by two years. By the end of 2022, our UFB programme will provide more than four million New Zealanders with access to world-class internet,” Mr Bridges says.
The investment breaks down as follows:
• NZ$130 million to extend UFB to an additional 60,000 homes and businesses in 190 new towns and complete the UFB network build by 2022
• NZ$140 million to extend rural coverage of high speed broadband under the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) to another 74,000 rural households and businesses, and to deliver mobile coverage on 1000 kilometres of rural highways and more than 100 tourist areas through the Mobile Black Spot Fund (MBSF).
UFB utilises fibre optic cables to provide broadband to homes and businesses. It is usually considered most appropriate and cost effective in urban areas with higher dwelling and business densities – and hence why the initial target was to reach 75% of New Zealand’s population.
Mr Bridges says “We started UFB in 2010 with the original goal of connecting 34 towns to world-class fibre-to-the-premises. Earlier this year we expanded it to 200 more towns and today’s announcement will bring us to 390”.
Because UFB is not feasible for every rural community, the RBI provides faster internet to homes and businesses outside UFB areas through a combination of fixed lines upgrades and new fixed wireless coverage.
Over 300,000 rural homes and businesses already have access to improved broadband under the first phase of RBI which was completed in June 2016.
Today’s funding announcement is in addition to the $150 million the Government has already allocated for rural broadband and mobile coverage.
“We want to ensure that some of our biggest sectors that operate in rural New Zealand – such as agriculture and tourism – can benefit from the productivity improvements that better connectivity offers,” Mr Bridges says.
The Mobile Black Spot Fund will improve public safety and visitor experiences by providing greater mobile coverage on stretches of State Highway and in tourism locations where no coverage currently exists. Minister Simon Bridges highlighted “We are providing coverage along remote parts of the State Highway network that until now had no coverage at all. For example, State Highway 6 on the West Coast and State Highway 1 in the Far North. Better connectivity in these remote areas will enhance visitor experiences at some of the countries tourist hotspots, such as Milford Sound, Cape Reinga and Bethells Beach.”
Together, the Rural Broadband and Mobile Black Spot programmes will be delivered through the construction of more than 450 new towers, in addition to the 150 already built.
“Today’s announcement brings our total investment in rolling out world-leading communications infrastructure to more than $2 billion,” Mr Bridges says. “Once complete, New Zealand will be in the top five countries in the OECD for access to high speed broadband. By 2022, 87 per cent of New Zealanders will have access to UFB and 99 per cent will have access to high speed internet.”
The $270 million programme announced today will be funded by $240 million of recycled capital from earlier stages of the UFB programme and $30 million from the Telecommunications Development Levy. Simon Bridges concluded saying “This investment is a vital part of the Government’s plan to support regional growth and develop a productive and competitive economy.”
Further Information
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion and completion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 190 towns and 46 fringe areas across New Zealand.
This will provide approximately 60,000 more New Zealand households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
The entire UFB build in New Zealand will be complete by the end of 2022.
The Government’s total allocated investment in New Zealand’s broadband connectivity is over $2 billion.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, more than 70,000 additional rural households and businesses will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways & Tourism Areas
Mobile coverage will be extended to around 1,000 kilometres of state highways and more than 100 tourist areas across New Zealand.
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Northland
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 19 towns and 2 fringe areas in Northland.
This will provide approximately 5,500 more Northland households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas:
- Awanui
- Baylys Beach
- Dargaville Fringe
- Hihi
- Langs Beach/Waipu Cove
- Matapouri
- Maungakaramea
- Maungatapere
- Ngunguru
- Ohaeawai
- Opononi
- Opua/Okiato
- Portland
- Pukenui
- Rangitana
- Rawene
- Taipa
- Te Kopuru
- Tokerau Beach/Whatuwhiwhi
- Waipapa
- Waipu South
Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Northland will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 47,000 Northland households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Northland UFB connectivity is $71.2 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 7,441 households and businesses in Northland will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Three state highways in Northland will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 96kms will be covered across State Highway 1, 12 and 15.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Northland region will receive new mobile coverage for 13 tourism areas.
- Cape Reinga
- Glinks Gully
- Kaeo
- Maunganui Bluff
- Ninety Mile Beach
- Omamari
- Spirits Bay
- Takahue
- Tane Mahuta – Waipoua Forest
- Urupukapuka Island
- Utakura: Twin Coast Cycle Trail
- Wairere Boulders
- Waitiki Landing
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Auckland
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 13 towns and 2 fringe areas in the Auckland region.
This will provide approximately 4,000 more Auckland households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Bombay/Paparata Rd Clevedon Dairy Flat/Goodland Flat Bush Huia Kaukapakapa Kawakawa Bay Leigh Mahurangi Mahurangi West/Waiwera Okura Point Wells Puhoi Sedgebrook/Patumahoe Waiatarua/Spragg Bush/Parkinsons lookout Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Auckland will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 469,000 Auckland households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Auckland UFB connectivity is $455.3 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 5,223 households and businesses in Auckland will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
One state highway in Auckland will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 10kms will be covered across State Highway 16.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
One tourism area in Auckland – Bethells Beach – will receive new mobile coverage.
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Waikato
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 23 towns and 11 fringe areas in Waikato.
This will provide approximately 12,500 Waikato households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas:
Acacia Bay Benneydale Cambridge North Ferry Landing/Cooks Beach Hahei Hautapu Karapiro Kihikihi Kinloch Kuaotunu Kuratau/Pukawa Mamaku Mangakino Matarangi Matatoki Meremere Mokau Parkdale Pokeno Port Waikato Rotokauri Tamahere/Matangi/Tauwhare Pa Tapu Tauwhare Te Kowhai Temple View Tirau Turua Waharoa Waihou Waiomu Wairakei Village/Wairakei Waitoa Whangapoua Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Waikato will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 156,000 Waikato households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Waikato UFB connectivity is $199.3 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 9,281 households and businesses in Waikato will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Nine state highways in Waikato will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 50kms will be covered across State Highways 1, 3, 4, 25, 30, 31, 32, 38 and 41.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Waikato region will receive new mobile coverage for 10 tourism areas: Aotea Coromandel Coastal Walkway Entrances/exits to Pureora Forest Glen Murray Marokopa Mokau Nikau Cave Port Charles Waingaro Waitawheta Track
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Bay of Plenty
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 7 towns and 3 fringe areas in Bay of Plenty.
This will provide approximately 2,700 Bay of Plenty households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas:
- Aongetete
- Kukumoa/Waiotahi Beach
- Lake Okareka/Okareka
- Maketu/Pukehina Beach
- Matapihi
- Okere Falls
- Omokoroa
- Rotoiti Forest
- Te Puna (Minden)
- Te Teko
Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Bay of Plenty will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 102,000 Bay of Plenty households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Bay of Plenty UFB connectivity is $110.7 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 5,041 households and businesses in Bay of Plenty will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Three state highways in Bay of Plenty will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 42kms will be covered across State Highways 2, 35 and 38.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Bay of Plenty region will receive new mobile coverage for 9 tourism areas. Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty Kaingaroa Forest Lake Tarawera Maraehako Retreat/Maraehako Bay Te Kaha Te Wairoa (Buried Village) TECT Park (Adrenalin Forest)
Waitangi (Rotorua) Whanarua Bay
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Gisborne
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 2 towns in the Gisborne region.
This will provide approximately 200 more Gisborne households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Manutuke Te Karaka Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Gisborne will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 15,000 Gisborne households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay UFB connectivity is $74.9 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 1,982 households and businesses in Gisborne will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Two state highways in Gisborne will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 86kms will be covered across State Highways 2 and 35.
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Taranaki
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 4 towns and 2 fringe areas in Taranaki.
This will provide approximately 1,000 more Taranaki households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Brixton Kaponga Lepperton Midhirst The Mercade Waverley Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Taranaki will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 40,000 Taranaki households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Taranaki UFB connectivity is $33.6 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 2,053 households and businesses in Taranaki will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Two state highways in Taranaki will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 62kms will be covered across State Highways 3 and 43.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Taranaki region will receive new mobile coverage for 2 tourism areas: Strathmore Tongaporutu
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Hawke’s Bay
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 6 towns and 1 fringe area in the Hawke’s Bay.
This will provide approximately 1,500 more Hawke’s Bay households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Bay View/Bay View North Frasertown Ongaonga Takapau Te Awanga Waimarama Whirinaki Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Hawke’s Bay will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 57,000 Hawke’s Bay households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne UFB connectivity is $74.9 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 4,089 households and businesses in Hawke’s Bay will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Four state highways in Hawke’s Bay will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 95kms will be covered across State Highway 2, 5, 38 and 50.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Hawke’s Bay region will receive new mobile coverage for 5 tourism areas. Blackhead Kairakau Beach Tutira Waihua Waipatiki Beach
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Manawatu-Wanganui
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 18 towns in Manawatu-Wanganui.
This will provide approximately 5,000 more Manawatu-Wanganui households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Bunnythorpe Eketahuna Himatangi Beach Hokio Beach Hunterville Kimbolton Manakau Mangaweka National Park Ohau Owhango Ratana/Whangaehu Rongotea Sanson Tokomaru Waikawa Beach Waiouru Waitarere/Waitarere Beach Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Manawatu-Wanganui will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 91,000 Manawatu-Wanganui households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Manawatu-Wanganui UFB connectivity is $104.4 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 10,300 households and businesses in Manawatu-Wanganui will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Four state highways in Manawatu-Wanganui will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 67kms will be covered across State Highway 4, 30, 41 and 43.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
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The Manawatu-Wanganui region will receive new mobile coverage for 4 tourism areas. Entrances/exits to The Timber Trail Owhango Pongaroa Raurimu
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Wellington
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 3 towns in the Wellington region.
This will provide approximately 800 more Wellington households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Otaihanga/Nikau Valley Peka Peka Te Horo/Te Horo Beach Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Wellington will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 192,000 Wellington households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Wellington UFB connectivity is $188.2 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 3,742 households and businesses in Wellington will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Wellington region will receive new mobile coverage for 2 tourism areas. Cape Palliser Makara
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Nelson & Marlborough
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 3 towns and 1 fringe area in Nelson & Marlborough.
This will provide approximately 700 more Nelson & Marlborough households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Blenheim Fringe/Old Renwick Fairhall Seddon Spring Creek Chorus UFB2 fringe (Marlborough region) Chorus UFB2 fringe (Nelson region)
The entire UFB build in Nelson & Marlborough will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 46,000 Nelson & Marlborough households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Nelson & Marlborough UFB connectivity is $45.5 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 1,822 households and businesses in Nelson & Marlborough will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Two state highways in Nelson & Marlborough will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 69kms will be covered across State Highway 63 and 6.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Nelson & Marlborough region will receive new mobile coverage for 3 tourism areas. Cable Bay Kenepuru Head Okiwi Bay
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Tasman
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 7 towns and 1 fringe area in Tasman.
This will provide approximately 1,800 more Tasman households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Clifton/Tata Beach/Pohara Gibbstown/Collingwood Hope Marahau Riwaka St Arnaud Tapawera Tasman Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Tasman will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 8,000 Tasman households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Tasman and West Coast UFB connectivity is $31.9 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 1,798 households and businesses in Tasman will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Three state highways in Tasman will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 52kms will be covered across State Highway 6, 63 and 65.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Tasman region will receive new mobile coverage for 7 tourism areas. Blue Lake/ Lake Rotoroa Cape Farewell Entrances/exits to Heaphy Track Lake Rotoroa Maruia Falls Totaranui Beach and campsite Wharariki Beach Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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West Coast
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 16 towns and 1 fringe area in the West Coast.
This will provide approximately 2,500 more West Coast households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Ahaura Blackball Carters Beach Dobson Fox Glacier Franz Josef/Waiau Granity Hari Hari Kaniere Karamea Kumara Moana Punakaiki Ross Taylorville Waimangaroa Whataroa Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in the West Coast will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 12,000 West Coast households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in West Coast and Tasman UFB connectivity is $31.9 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 2,089 households and businesses in the West Coast will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Four state highways in the West Coast will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 154kms will be covered across State Highway 6, 7, 65 and 69.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The West Coast region will receive new mobile coverage for 14 tourism areas.
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Bruce Bay Buller Gorge Charleston GlowWorm Cave Haast Jackson Bay Jacobs River Lake Kaniere Lake Mahinapua Lake Paringa Lake Wahapo Okarito Lagoon Okuru Pukekura Rapahoe
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Canterbury
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 34 towns and 5 fringe areas in Canterbury.
This will provide approximately 7,500 more Canterbury households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Arthurs Pass Belfast (Clearwater) Castle Hill Coalgate/Glentunnel Cust Doyleston Dunsandel Duntroon Duvauchelle Fairlie Fairton/Ashburton Airport area and Ashburton Northpark Glenavy Hanmer Springs Hawarden Hornby Quadrant Hororata Kirwee Kurow Leithfield Leithfield Beach Little River Mandeville Mt Somers Omarama Otematata Pareora Prebbleton 1 Prebbleton 2 Rotherham South Kaikoura Tai Tapu Takamatua Tuahiwi Waddington/Sheffield Waiau Waikari Waipara West Eyreton Winchester
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Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Canterbury will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 229,000 Canterbury households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Canterbury UFB connectivity is $233.3 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 9,727 households and businesses in Canterbury (and the Chatham Islands) will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Seven state highways in Canterbury will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 100kms will be covered across State Highway 1, 7, 8, 73, 75, 79 and 80.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Canterbury region will receive new mobile coverage for 17 tourism areas. Albury Bealey Birdlings Flat Entrances/exits to St James Trail Gore Bay Lake Clearwater Lake Heron Le Bons Bay Lewis Pass Limestone Valley Little River Mangamaunu Mount Potts Mount Sunday Okains Bay Tasman Glacier walks Taylors Mistake
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Otago
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 22 towns in Otago.
This will provide approximately 7,000 more Otago households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Allanton Bannockburn Clinton Cromwell/Pisa Moorings Hampden Kaitangata Karitane Kingston Lawrence Luggate Maheno Michies Crossing/Waitati Moeraki Naseby Omakau Owaka Palmerston Ranfurly Stirling Tapanui Taranui/Kakanui Warrington Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Otago will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 85,000 Otago households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Otago and Southland UFB connectivity is $152.4 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 4,418 households and businesses in Otago will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Five state highways in Otago will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 120kms will be covered across State Highway 6, 8, 85, 87 and 90.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Otago region will receive new mobile coverage for 10 tourism areas. Beaumont. Clutha Gold Trail Blue Pool – Haast Pass Road Entrances/exits to Greenstone Track Lindis Valley Makarora (Mount Aspiring National Park) Moa Creek Mou Waho Island, Lake Wanaka Taieri Mouth Trotters Gorge Waitaki Lakes area
Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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Southland
Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Under the latest extension of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme, worldclass broadband will be rolled out to an additional 13 towns and 1 fringe area in Southland.
This will provide approximately 4,500 more Southland households and businesses with access to faster, more reliable internet.
New towns & fringe areas: Blackmount/Manapouri Edendale Lumsden Mill Road Mossburn Nightcaps Ohai Otautau Riversdale Tokanui Tuatapere Waikaia Wallacetown Wyndham Chorus UFB2 fringe
The entire UFB build in Southland will be complete by the end of 2022, providing more than 42,000 Southland households and businesses with faster internet.
The Government’s total investment in Southland and Otago UFB connectivity is $152.4 million.
Rural Broadband Initiative phase two
Under the second round of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, a further 5,287 households and businesses in Southland will receive new rural broadband coverage.
Exact coverage areas are to be determined. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – State Highways
Two state highways in Southland will receive new mobile coverage. Approximately 37kms will be covered across State Highway 6 and 94.
Mobile Black Spot Fund – Tourism Areas
The Southland region will receive new mobile coverage for 11 tourism areas. Around the Homer Tunnel Curio Bay Dipton
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Note: the information above is indicative only and subject to change. Crown Fibre Holdings will be working with partners to carry out more detailed planning over the coming months.
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