Wireless 4G broadband for rural NZ, delivered by an award winning team!
Do you know what the best part is about 4G rural broadband? It’s available mostly everywhere in New Zealand! With most places being as simple as plugging in the modem and away you go. But never mind if you require an installation, as UBB can do that as well!
Rural 4G Broadband is ideal for:
đź‘Ť Households or farms that are out of UBB’s wireless broadband coverage
đź‘Ť Farm workers that are only at the address for the season or renters
đź‘Ť New home builds with no fibre or copper connection available
đź‘Ť Homes on the outskirts of town
So what are you waiting for? Our friendly Christchurch-based team can help you get up and going easy as! So get in touch with us below about our broadband plans.
Shipping fees apply of $20 one off. You can also purchase the wireless broadband modem at a one off cost of $370 + shipping of $20 if you wish to stay out on a contract term with UBB. Minimum contract term is 24 months.
* Factors such as the performance of your modem, location of the server you’re connected to, the performance of your device and your in-home Wi-fi setup can impact the speeds experienced.
* Factors such as the performance of your modem, location of the server you’re connected to, the performance of your device and your in-home Wi-fi setup can impact the speeds experienced.
Router Only or Antenna Coverage
Depending on your location, your UBB Wireless 4G Broadband service could only require a router for the connection to work, or require an installation. To find out what’s available at your location please contact our friendly team on
Router only Coverage
If you are located in “router only” coverage, then it is nice and straightforward. All you need is a modem and sim! Once you receive your modem, you simply insert the SIM card supplied, power up the modem, and you’re set.
Prices and Contract Options:
Open Term – $370 + $20 shipping
24 Month Term – Free + $20 shipping
Antenna Coverage
Antenna coverage is where an installation is required by a technician to install an aerial and setup your modem for it to obtain a signal for the connection to work. There are two types of managed installations depending on your house and location: a standard installation and a non-standard installation.Â
Prices and Contract Options:
Open Term Standard Install – $750 + travel costs
24 Month Term Standard Install – $449 + travel costs
Non Standard install (Open and Contract terms) – Price on Quote
Contract Terms
Open Term – 30 working days’ notice when you wish to cancel (After 3 month minimum activation).
24 Month Term – Please see our T&Cs for more information
More Information
Peak time national average speed of 50Mbps download, 17Mbps upload is based on the latest Commerce Commission Measure Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ) Spring report – January 2024. Factors such as the distance you are from a cell tower, the network capability and the overall use of that cell tower by the other consumers can impact the speed experienced.
Please note, our Rural Wireless 4G plans are for a fixed location only and cannot be moved around unless requested. As with all of our contract periods terms and conditions apply, The UBB router is owned by UBB, and disconnection fees and shipping fees apply with a 30 day notice period. Read more about our terms here.
But why go with UBB’s 4G wireless broadband?
Plug and play.
The broadband modem comes pre setup. All you need to do is plug it into the power and connect your devices to the WIFI, then your all set!
Fair for the whole family.
UBB’s 4G plan’s offers internet equality for the whole family, allowing everyone in the household to stream, game, video call, work, and chat all at the same time!
Local NZ support.
Our award-winning support and sales teams are based in Christchurch New Zealand. Meaning you deal with locals with no long waits in phone queues.
Standard Install:
- The premises is a single story home or building made of wood or Brick and has easy access to the roof using a ladder (not scaffolding)
- The roof pitch is less than 15 degrees
- 20 meters of cabling or less is required
- The modem is located against an exterior wall
Non-standard managed install applies where:
- The premises is a 2 story or architecturally designed (1 or 2 story) home or building
- The roof pitch is more than 15 degrees
- Scaffolding or an elevated work platform is required
- The house is difficult to access (e.g on the side of a cliff)
- Internal cabling is required
- Additional cable in excess of 20 meters is required
- Modem needs to be located in a difficult area to access (e.g in the roof space of an internal office)
Non-standard Install:
- A non-standard managed installation will incur additional labour and parts charges.
- Travel charges may apply
Ultimate Broadband aims to be the best rural broadband provider in NZ, we offer great service, excellent value, and leading broadband packages to the rural community.
We like to think that we are the heart of connectivity! Both your connectivity at your home, farm, or business. We pride ourselves on coming up with out-of-the-box solutions and never putting things into the too-hard pile. We are not just about selling a service; we are about providing a result.
So, what are you waiting for? Come become our newest family member and join our ever-growing broadband customer base! We guarantee you will not look back!
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