RURAL WIRELESS
Rural broadband with unlimited data
Starter Unlimited
5Mbps Unlimited Data
- Our entry-level plan for checking email, maintaining farm records & monitoring equipment. Great for use in cowsheds
- 5Mbps download, 5Mbps upload
- $300 Installation Fee
- No minimum term
- BYO wi-fi router or purchase a Huawei DG8245V from us for $150
- Add Home Wireless Landline with free 07 regional calling for $5 monthly
Go Fast Unlimited
30Mbps Unlimited data
- Our best plan for rural households supporting multiple devices and streaming TV
- Up to 30Mbps download, 10Mbps upload
(similar to level entry speeds available on fibre in urban areas) - Free installation - see conditions in F.A.Q. below
- No minimum term
- BYO wi-fi router or purchase a Huawei DG8245V from us
- Add Home Wireless Landline with free 07 regional calling for $5 monthly
With coverage being expanded every month
Rural Broadband Initiative 2 (RBI2) is underway and involves Government funding a new entity called The Rural Connectivity Group (The RCG) to build over 400 new broadband towers across New Zealand.
In the local areas where Full Flavour operates we are working with The RCG to install new Rural Wireless services. We connect Rural Wireless straight into the local rural fibre network and is super fast.
Because it's operated exclusively by Full Flavour, we've been able to customise plans to suit a broader range of households.
Rural Wireless does rely on line-of-sight between home and tower. If a tree or even worse a hill is in the way, then that home will not be able to get service and will instead need to connect to 4G Rural Broadband.
What are the free installation conditions?
We can only provide a free installation to customers within 10km of one of our repeaters. For installs beyond 10km, we need to use larger dishes, requiring a lot more work during installation. The standard installation fee is $300.
How do you supply the service?
Our technician will install a 47cm dish (smaller than a Sky TV dish) on your roof and a broadband outlet inside your home for your home Wi-Fi router to plug into.
Will I have Wi-Fi around my home?
Yes, you'll either BYO your own Wi-Fi router or purchase one from us for use with the service.
Is there a minimum term?
Nope!
Who owns the equipment?
As the installation of equipment is included in our monthly plan charge, all equipment supplied (except home wi-fi router) remains the property of Full Flavour and must be returned to Full Flavour at the conclusion of service.
What's the difference between Rural Wireless and Rural 4G?
With Rural Wireless, you connect to our radio equipment which is installed either on our own towers or the new RBI2 towers that have been funded by Government. Coverage is limited to Bay of Plenty and Waikato sites we have installed.
With Rural 4G, coverage is available nationwide and accesses the RBI1 network that was funded by Government a few years earlier.
More data, including unlimited, and faster speeds are available on Rural Wireless
How far from the tower can I be?
The maximum distance is 20km. We have strict technical parameters to meet in order to provide this service reliably so upon reviewing your address we'll use our tools to estimate your signal levels.
What if my house can't see the local tower?
In this case we do offer a Local Network Extension product, assuming another building on your property can see the tower. Otherwise you can talk to us about a Solar Repeater or we might recommend you look at our Rural 4G service that doesn't rely on line-of-sight.
How fast is Rural Wireless
Rural Wireless runs at the same speeds as our 4G Rural Broadband with a peak speed of 30Mbps. Note, this is dependent on you choosing the correct plan for your needs, i.e. our budget entry level plan has a peak speed of 5Mbps.
Can I get even faster speeds?
In most cases, yes. We can do 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 300Mbps or 400Mbps. Be aware the install cost for faster plans is $10,000+ due to the extra equipment we need to install to accommodate higher speed services.
What about phone service?
We can activate a phone service that acts similar to a regular 07 landline for $5 / month. For service to continue to work during a powercut, you'll need to purchase a small UPS.