While highly populated areas of New Zealand have been provided with very high-quality broadband through the UltraFast Broadband programme, locations with lower population density and complex geography have not all been able to be serviced by market providers.
The Rural Broadband programmes will ensure that rural areas in New Zealand will have access to improved broadband connectivity. These progammes will also benefit those who have experienced congestion or no serviced due to capacity constraints.
This broadband coverage makes a huge difference to rural residents and businesses – as well as bridging the gap between urban and rural communities, especially with more schooling and work being conducted at home.