You’ve probably seen those tempting deals — “Unlimited Fibre from just $XX/month!” It sounds good, right? Unlimited data, fibre speeds, no worries?

Well… yes and no.

Let’s break it down without the tech babble so you can make smarter choices and avoid being sold a donkey when you thought you were buying a racehorse.

"Unlimited" Doesn't Mean "Fast"

Here’s the first myth-buster:
Unlimited Fibre means you can use as much data as you want, but it doesn’t mean your internet will be fast.

That’s because speed and data are two very different things:

• Unlimited data = You can stream, scroll, download, and Zoom all day and night without running out of data.

• Speed = How fast your internet actually works. Think of it like the speed of a car — you might have unlimited petrol, but you’re still stuck in a 50km/h car if you’re on a basic plan.

What Fibre Speeds Can You Get in NZ?

Here are the main fibre speed plans available in New Zealand (as of now):

Plan Name	Download Speed	Upload Speed	What it’s like in real life
Basic Fibre 30	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	Fine for emails and browsing
Fibre 100	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	Good for streaming, video calls
Fibre 300	300 Mbps	100 Mbps	Great for families, streaming, gaming
Fibre Max / Gig	700–950 Mbps	400–500 Mbps	Superfast — great for offices, large households, or heavy internet use

Note: Mbps = Megabits per second — higher = faster.

How to Check What You’ve REALLY Got

Want to know what speed you’re getting at your place right now? Do a quick internet speed test:

👉 Click here to test your speed

It only takes about 30 seconds. Here’s how to understand what you’re seeing:

What the Results Mean

• Download Speed – This is the big one. It’s how fast stuff comes to you — streaming Netflix, browsing the web, downloading a file.

  • Good: 100 Mbps or more

  • Slow: Below 50 Mbps (especially if you’ve got a fibre plan)

• Upload Speed – This is how fast you can send things — video calls, sending photos, uploading to the cloud.

  • Good: 20 Mbps or higher

  • Slow: Below 10 Mbps (you’ll notice it on Zoom calls!)

• Ping (ms) – The time it takes for data to travel to a server and back. Lower is better.

  • Under 30ms is great

  • Over 100ms = lag, especially in gaming

• Jitter – Measures how consistent your connection is.

  • Under 30ms is fine

  • High jitter = choppy calls and buffering videos

So Why Are Some Plans Slower Than Others If They’re All "Fibre"?

It comes down to what the telco sold you. Some providers advertise “Unlimited Fibre” plans at lower speeds like 30 or 100 Mbps to keep the price down. They’re banking on you not checking.

And if you're still using an older modem, or your Wi-Fi router isn’t up to scratch, even a fast fibre connection can feel like dial-up.

Final Advice from Your Local Tech Mate (That’s Us)

• ✅ Not sure what plan you're actually on? Ask your provider — or better yet, send us your latest internet bill, and we’ll do the digging for you.

• 👉 Upload your Bill here

• ✅ Not convinced you’re getting what you pay for? We’ll run a Free Speed Assessment to give you real numbers and a clear picture.

• ✅ Match your internet to your lifestyle. If you’ve got teenagers gaming, streaming, and Zooming — a 30Mbps plan won’t cut it.

• ✅ Don’t pay for fibre and get copper speeds. It happens more often than you'd think.

⚡ If this all feels a bit overwhelming, let us do the running around.
We’ll analyse your setup, decode the jargon, and give you honest advice – no hard sell, no fluff.

• We’re CompuHub. We untangle tech.
  📞 Call us | 💻 www.compuhub.co.nz

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