All about Chorus Fibre
Chorus is building a brand new, ultra-fast fibre network right across New Zealand, and you can connect to it.
Say goodbye to slow broadband
Fibre gets you online faster than ever before. Play games, make video calls, watch shows, or work from home without interruption.
Higher speeds. More capacity
It's not just great internet for you - the beauty of fibre is that it can handle multiple devices being used online at any time of day.
Best of all - generally it's free
Unless your driveway's longer than 200m, for standard installations Chorus covers the cost of bringing fibre into your home - our tech can explain more when they visit.
Why fibre
Fibre makes your internet experience smoother and allows you to run multiple devices at the same time without any slow down. What’s not to love?
Connecting fibre to your home
Once you've checked fibre is available on your street, order a fibre connection with your broadband provider and we'll install it on an agreed date.
Getting fibre step by stepGetting your home ready
What you need to know about how Chorus installs fibre and how to get the best out of your connection.
In newer homes with structured wiring
Your fibre box, or ONT, will usually be installed in a wiring cabinet, also called a home distribution box, that’s often in your garage, basement or a utility cupboard.
In older homes without structured wiring
It's best to install the ONT in an area where you use internet the most, often in the living room near the TV. Having the ONT near the TV can also make it easy to hide behind the TV cabinet.
Free up your WiFi capacity
Smart TVs, gaming consoles and desktop computers use up a lot of data. If you plug them into your router with an Ethernet cable you'll free up WiFi for wireless devices.
Where to put your router
If you can, position your router centrally so the WiFi signal extends as far as possible in your home. You can also buy longer Ethernet cables, WiFi extenders or mesh WiFi systems.
In smaller homes
If you live in an apartment, unit, or townhouse, you’ll probably be able to get by with the router in the main living area.
In medium to large sized homes
In larger homes (or those with data hungry flat mates or kids), consider a mesh WiFi network, or adding one or two WiFi extenders.
Deciding on a broadband plan?
There are lots of plans out there so it is worth taking some time over this. Of course price is a factor, but for the best of what fibre offers, most people go for broadband plans of 300 Mbps or more. Try a free comparison site like Broadband Compare.
Learn moreGetting the best from your fibre
Connect directly
Got multiple people streambig at the same time? Connect devices like Smart TVs to fibre for the best experience. Here's how.
Stream smart
Devices like Smart TVs work best when they’re plugged straight into your router, rather than using up your WiFi capacity.
Get around old wiring
A lot of wiring was installed to provide good phone service, not high-speed broadband. Filters can help speed up your internet.
Make working from home easier
Improve your connection with an ethernet cable or extend your WiFi range with better positioning and boosters.
Acronyms and technologies
Useful documents
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