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Expanding access to affordable high-speed broadband is important for Wellington city's companies, schools and hospitals. Expanding access will encourage further innovation and attract technically creative individuals and organisations to Wellington.
Update: September 2012
Over the next few months, ducting to carry the fibre cables will be installed in streets around Pipitea, Thorndon and the central business district by Downer for Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings. Work will continue next year in other parts of the central city.
News - Ultra-fast Broadband on the Way - 10.09.12
Rollout and service availability
To check on progress, and find out whether your address is included in Chorus' work programme and what services are available, see:
Our Network Upgrade Map - Chorus
How to get high-speed broadband services
When Chorus has finished laying fibre cables in your street, contact a telecommunications service provider to order an ultra-fast broadband (UFB) based service. They place an order with Chorus who will then organise a time to come to your home and connect you to the new fibre network.
Talk to your current service provider first. If they have not launched their UFB-based products yet, here are some service providers you can contact:
Where You Can Get UFB-based Services - Chorus
Background
Wellington City Council is a key member of the Wellington Regional Strategy Committee, which oversees a strategy for economic and urban development in the Wellington region.
The Wellington Regional Strategy identified broadband as key to economic growth and one of seven priorities for the Wellington region.
The Wellington region's councils support the Government's plans for the roll-out of ultra-fast broadband in urban areas and the improvement of access in rural areas. A work programme is underway to prepare the region for the roll-out of broadband fibre over the next 6 - 10 years.
Work
Below are ways in which Wellington City Council has worked with all the other Councils in the Wellington Region to help facilitate the broadband infrastructure in the Wellington region and support the Government's plans.
- Region-wide Rules for New Trenching Methods
- Region-wide Rules for Aerial Installation
- Road Works for Utilities
- Regionally-agreed Policy for Access to Local Government Assets
- Supporting the Rural Broadband Initiative
More information
Philippa Bowron
Head of Innovation