About WombatNET
Empowering Wellington Through Connectivity.
Learn more about WombatNET, your local broadband provider dedicated to delivering fast, reliable internet to Wellington’s rural and urban-fringe communities.
Quick facts about WombatNET: Based in Wellington, WombatNET is a wireless broadband provider specializing in connectivity for rural New Zealand. We offer unlimited internet plans, personalized service, and fast installation across the Wellington Region. Founded by Alex Stewart, WombatNET operates its own transmitter network (WombatWireless™ X) and partners with One NZ for 4G+ coverage.
About WombatNET: Our Story
Our Journey Begins
In 2019, Alex Stewart, then just 14, founded WombatNET driven by curiosity and a sincere desire to help his community. The journey began when residents of a rural coastal settlement expressed frustration with their unreliable internet. Recognising the critical need for dependable connectivity, Alex took action and WombatNET was established.
Supported by a respected business accelerator in Palmerston North, Alex rapidly evolved this initial concept into a thriving local enterprise. From the outset, our mission has been clear – to build robust, sustainable networks capable of navigating Wellington’s challenging geography and ever-changing weather conditions.
Community Comes First
At WombatNET, our community-centric approach guides every decision we make. We are committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and delivering outstanding internet services to all homes, businesses, farms, and individuals across Wellington.
In 2021, we were honoured to receive the Best Emerging Business award at the Wellington Gold Awards, highlighting our essential role in connecting communities, particularly during critical times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dedicated and Determined
Our team is united by Alex’s original vision – reliable internet access as an essential service for modern life, education, business, and personal connectivity. Despite early scepticism, particularly due to Alex’s young age, our unwavering determination has enabled us to overcome challenges and build a strong reputation for excellence and integrity.
We continuously seek customer feedback, valuing insights that drive our ongoing improvement and proudly maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
Join the Connectivity Revolution!
We warmly invite you to join WombatNET in our ongoing journey to ensure robust, reliable internet is accessible to everyone in Wellington. Choosing WombatNET means supporting local innovation, reliability, and community-driven connectivity.
Our Services
We are your trusted connectivity experts
Home & Business Broadband
At WombatNET, we firmly believe reliable internet is not a luxury—it is an essential right.
Our broadband solutions offer flexible, tailored plans designed specifically for your connectivity needs, backed by trusted local support.
Networks & Critical Infrastructure
Specialising in resilient network solutions, WombatNET ensures secure, continuous connectivity for critical infrastructure such as council operations, pumping stations, environmental monitoring, and emergency services – where reliability is paramount.
Custom Connectivity Solutions
Whether organising a movie production, managing a rural business, or hosting an event in a remote location, WombatNET provides tailored, innovative solutions.
Our dedicated team supports you from initial design through to full implementation, guaranteeing exceptional results.
Strategic Partners
Our internet allies 💪
We proudly collaborate with regional and national partners to deliver outstanding digital outcomes for Wellington and surrounding areas.
