About us
Empowering Wellington Through Connectivity
At WombatNET, we’re on a mission to bridge the digital divide and empower communities throughout the Wellington region with high-quality, dependable internet access.
Our Story
Our Journey Begins
WombatNET was founded in 2019 by Alex Stewart, a passionate 14-year-old driven by curiosity and a commitment to helping others. The idea sparked when residents of a rural coastal settlement reached out, frustrated by unreliable and inadequate internet service. Recognizing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, Alex stepped in to create a solution—thus WombatNET was born.
Supported by a business accelerator in Palmerston North, Alex quickly transformed this initial idea into a thriving local enterprise. From day one, our goal has been clear: to build resilient, sustainable networks that can reliably serve Wellington’s unique geographical challenges and unpredictable weather conditions.
Putting Community First
Community is at the core of everything we do at WombatNET. Our approach is deeply rooted in inclusivity, sustainability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional connectivity services to every home, business, farm, and individual across Wellington, regardless of their location.
We were honored to be named Best Emerging Business at the 2021 Wellington Gold Awards, a recognition of our vital role in connecting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing robust connectivity when it mattered most.
Dedicated and Determined
Our team comprises individuals who share Alex’s passion and drive for connectivity. We firmly believe that reliable internet access is essential for modern life, education, business, and staying connected to loved ones. Despite facing early skepticism due to Alex’s age, our unwavering determination has allowed us to overcome every challenge, continuously strengthening our dedication to excellence.
We highly value customer feedback, constantly striving for improvement, and proudly maintaining positive reviews.
Join the Connectivity Revolution
At WombatNET, we invite you to join our journey toward making robust, reliable internet accessible to everyone in Wellington.
Choose WombatNET—where connecting communities means bringing people together.
We are your trusted broadband experts
Home & Business Broadband
At WombatNET, we’re dedicated to ensuring every home and business in Wellington has access to fast, reliable, and affordable broadband.
We believe dependable internet isn’t a luxury—it’s an essential right.
Our broadband services offer flexible, value-driven plans explicitly tailored to meet your unique connectivity needs with local support you can trust.
Networks & Critical Infrastructure
We specialize in robust network solutions designed specifically for critical infrastructure and public services, including councils, pumping stations, environmental monitoring sites, and emergency response systems.
Our networks ensure secure, continuous operation and reliable connectivity in critical situations where downtime isn’t an option.
Committed to resilience, security, and innovation, we keep your essential systems connected.
Trust WombatNET for connectivity where it matters most—because reliability is our promise.
Custom Connectivity Solutions
WombatNET excels at providing specialized connectivity for events, rural properties, temporary venues, and remote locations.
Whether you’re organizing a festival, operating a rural business, or hosting a temporary event, we build innovative, reliable solutions tailored to unique requirements. Our team works closely with you from initial design to full deployment, ensuring exceptional service every step of the way.
Got a unique connectivity challenge? We’re here to help—just reach out and tell us what you need.
Delivery Partners
Our internet allies 💪
Our internet practices are supported by a network of regional and national partners, all working together to deliver brilliant digital outcomes for Wellington and its surrounding cities.
