In addition to our Annual Monitoring Report, we have also produced a connectivity map using information collected from broadband providers.
This map allows users to view the coverage of all broadband technologies in New Zealand, as well as understand the make up of connections in geographic areas.
How to use the map
At the top-left of the map users can toggle between coverage, which is where providers have told us that their services are available, and connections, which is a summarised view of the technology choices that consumers have made.
When viewing coverage, users can look at urban areas (areas where fibre is available), rural areas (where fibre is not available), or both.
When viewing coverage, users can toggle on/off each technology to see where it is available, where technologies overlap, and where there are gaps.
There is an address search bar in the top right of the map to allow users to view a particular area.
When viewing connections, users can select a particular technology and the map will show where that technology has been chosen. The darker the shade of red, the higher the proportion of connections on that technology, compared to other options.
Users can also click on specific areas of the map for a breakdown of the connections in that area.
Things to note about the map
All data contained in the map has been supplied to us by broadband providers. The accuracy of the map is therefore subject to the accuracy of the data we have been provided.
The primary purpose of the map is to provide a view of connectivity in New Zealand at a point in time - all the data is as at 30 June 2023.
We intend to update the map as part of our annual monitoring, but we do not plan to update the map throughout the year. Users should therefore be aware that coverage and connections are likely to have changed since the data for this map was collected.
Satellite has not been included as a coverage layer in the map. This is because, while in theory, satellite services cover all of New Zealand, a household must have a clear view of the sky to connect to the satellites overhead. Topographical features, such as trees, buildings and other structures, can result in localised coverage gaps not visible or known to satellite providers.
The map is not inclusive of all providers in New Zealand and some providers were unable to provide data that could be included in the map.
The map does not identify individual providers, but a list of providers and where they operate is available below.
This map may be different to information available on www.broadbandmap.nz or providers’ own websites.
The connections map requires at least 20 connections for accuracy, therefore if an area that has less than 20 connections is selected, it may not provide a result.
Maps may take longer to load when viewing multiple options concurrently.
