Media and brand assets

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Media

If you’re writing about WombatNET, working on a project with us, or just need a clean copy of our logo, this folder has what you’re after. Please use the logos as supplied. Don’t stretch them, recolour them, or put them on a background that makes it hard to read. The photos can be cropped, stylised, […]

The end of copper? What the Commerce Commission’s decision means for rural New Zealand

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Industry Analysis

The Commerce Commission has recommended deregulating rural copper services, giving Chorus the ability to retire copper lines well before 2030. While copper is old technology, around 70,000 New Zealanders still rely on it as a lifeline, particularly in places with no mobile coverage or reliable power. Our latest blog looks at what this decision means, the risks for vulnerable communities, and why careful planning is essential to ensure no one is left behind.

Is Your Antenna Holding Back Your Rural Broadband Speeds?

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Speed & Performance

If you’ve had 4G internet for a few years, the antenna on your roof could be the reason your connection isn’t performing as well as it should. Here’s what you need to know – and what you can do about it. A Common Setup That’s Now Outdated Across rural and semi-rural New Zealand, thousands of […]

A Warship, Radar, and Why Your Wi-Fi May Have Glitched This Week

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Media

How an Australian Warship Interrupted Your Wi-Fi Over the last couple of days, we’ve been tracking a bit of a mystery on our network. Early Wednesday morning, multiple WombatNET internet towers across the Wellington region – even those tucked deep in the Hutt Valley – suddenly started dropping connections. At first, we thought the severe […]

Delivering Trackside Connectivity at Taupō International Motorsport Park

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Case Studies

Motorsport events are dynamic, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting – but they can also be notoriously challenging environments for internet connectivity.  Due to large event attendance, racetracks often experience slow, overloaded networks, making it difficult for teams to communicate, access critical race data, or stream live events. WombatNET recently had the opportunity to overcome these exact […]

WombatWireless™ X vs 4G+: What’s the Best Rural Broadband Option for You?

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Service Information

If you live rurally in Wellington, choosing the right WombatNET internet connection can feel like comparing apples to oranges – especially when both are wireless. So what’s the real difference between WombatWireless™ X and our 4G+ service? Let’s break it down so you can confidently choose the service that best suits your property, lifestyle, and […]

Protect Your Internet with WombatNET Hardware Insurance

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Service Information

We know the unexpected sometimes happens. Whether it’s a power surge, a dog chewing up your cable, or your modem simply packing up and dying, unexpected equipment issues can leave you without internet access, and we understand how inconvenient that can be. That’s why we’ve introduced our Hardware Insurance Plans, designed to protect your connection […]