•, What is a good internet speed and is 25mbps fast? Is 25mbps fast? This question is one of the most frequently asked ones, given that securing a fast internet connection is all the rage these days. Not to be wondered at, given that streaming has never been more accessible, online shopping never more affordable, and chatting with your international friends never easier. A fast broadband connection does make our lives easier, but what about the availability? It is a well established fact that rural area residents don’t have as many choices as people living elsewhere in New Zealand.
To this day, ADSL remains the most popular option in NZ, with 43% of households using it. Fibre broadband – far faster than the latter – is currently being used by mere 28% of households. It is to be expected, however, that the situation will change, and soon at that.