Reliable, local and voted the Best Rural service provider in nz.
Residential internet for rural Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Check if you’re in coverage for fast, reliable wireless and get a 30 day risk-free guarantee.

*Any wireless broadband speeds advertised are peak speeds. Speeds are not guaranteed, the content provider, network load, and site connected to will determine speed and capacity at any given time.
UNSURE WHAT PLAN YOU NEED BASED OFF YOUR DATA USAGE?
Use our quick quiz to help you get an idea of how much data your devices and streaming hours use, so you can make a more informed decision about the plan you choose with Lightwire.
All Lightwire Rural Fixed Wireless Broadband plans are flexible, meaning you can change your plan at any time.
- Step 1: Pick a plan
- Step 2: Fill out your details
- Step 3: We'll confirm your coverage
- Step 4: Get online after a free installation
LOW USAGE
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Free install (Usually $450)
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Free WiFi modem (Usually $110)
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Free Landline
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Switch between plans
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Fixed price guarantee
STREAM STARTER
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Free install
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Free WiFi modem
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$0.50 p/GB additional usage
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Switch between plans
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Fixed price guarantee
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Free off-peak data
UNLIMITED
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Free install
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Free WiFi modem
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Switch between plans
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Fixed price guarantee
Best for households that want fast rural internet without limits.
UNLIMITED
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Free install
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Free WiFi modem
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Switch between plans
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Fixed price guarantee
Not sure how much data you need?
Don’t know how much data you need? That’s okay, you can change your plan after you sign up without penalty via your customer portal. Move to a higher or lower data plan at any time with the click of a button.
Learn more about Lightwire’s NZ rural broadband plans here.
why pick lightwire?
Free install
A Lightwire installer will come to your house, install a dish on your roof, place a Wi-Fi router and run tests to ensure you are good to go. This is $450 worth of value, and it’s free on a 12-month term.
You won’t wait
With an average call wait time below one minute, when you need us, you’ll get hold of our local support team quickly.
30 day risk free guarantee
You have the ability to terminate your service within 30 days, where early termination charges (ETCs) and internet usage charges won’t apply.
Your own portal
Access everything related to your services from one place. Check your data usage, change your plan, pay your bills, refer a friend, and much more.
NZ Rural internet built by locals, for locals
Connecting Local
9000+ Rural households connected with a 4.6 stars from 300+ Google Reviews
Hiring Local
Local people, based in Hamilton, answering your calls in under 1 minute. Meet the team.
Supporting Local
140+ local schools, events, and not for profits supported by Lightwire every month.
Your internet speeds and service uptime are our top priority.
What’s more, online sign-up for rural broadband is easy.
You’ve made a great decision to live rurally. Make another.