Many New Zealanders may be overpaying for unnecessary broadband speeds

RNZ1NewsOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldSunday 2 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Research from NZ Compare suggests many households are paying for more broadband than required. Older New Zealanders are particularly affected, with nearly half of those over 50 surveyed reporting they were unaware of their connection speeds.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 2 Nov 2025, 5:39pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 76 minutes
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