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Welcome to our Broadband Blog, made by rural Kiwis for rural Kiwis. If you are living rurally, on a farm, or in remote parts of New Zealand, there are many broadband technology options available. Navigate our rural broadband blog to find out more about the latest evolutions in rural internet technology and discover the best option for you.
The "Remote Users Scheme" Explained
March 7th, 2023
For many of you living in rural, remote and isolated parts of Aotearoa it will not be news to you that Ultra-Fast Fibre has been placed in most large towns and cities across the country and those living there have access to speeds of up to 1000 Mbps for their…
Wi-Fi Extenders Explained
November 9th, 2022
A patchy Wi-Fi signal can be frustrating, especially when you want to relax and surf the net. Wi-Fi connectivity throughout your whole property may be difficult if your router is not up to the job.
Starlink Review NZ | See The Test Results
January 28th, 2022
We purchased and reviewed the Starlink connection and thoroughly examined the dish, connection speeds, and reliability among other aspects. During our tests, we came across some pros and cons of the connection. Starlink looks like it will be a great connection for some New Zealander’s, but it is not for everyone.
14 Internet Terms Everyone Should Know
August 10th, 2021
Find Internet jargon a bit much sometimes? We’re here to break down the nitty gritty terms in a way that even your grandma could understand. Take 5 mins to read our jargon buster below and see how many you actually know. You might be surprised at what you learn.
9 Reasons to Get Internet on Your Farm
July 23rd, 2021
Can you get the internet on your farm? Fast, reliable Internet is no longer a luxury for New Zealand farmers; it is an absolute necessity in this digital age. Being part of Rural New Zealand, doesn’t mean you can’t get decent broadband.
Satellites and Sausages – Fieldays 2021
July 16th, 2021
We know it’s been a few weeks since Fieldays 2021 concluded but the Gravity Team have finally dried off their boots and warmed up their limbs and are back to work ensuring that all of the lovely people we met last month are connected to our service ASAP!
Rural Internet for the Unconnected Farmer
June 14th, 2021
In 2020, 50% of dairy farmers surveyed in the Dairy NZ ‘View from the Cow Shed’ survey still didn’t have access to broadband. 50%! For 50% of dairy farmers, the simple act of ordering online is anything but simple. Can you get broadband in your cow shed?
Get Internet in the Middle of Nowhere
May 17th, 2021
Can I get the internet where I am? It’s a common question that a whole bunch of Kiwi’s who live in the middle of nowhere ask. Odds are, if you have found this blog, then you’ve got some internet concerns. The good news is we can help.
Starlink -What does it Mean for Rural NZ?
March 29th, 2021
With Starlink entering beta testing stage in New Zealand, we want to shed some light on where we see Starlink fitting into the local ISP scene. At Gravity, we are ‘satellite agnostic’.