We're bringing Rural Broadband to more places than ever before.

Our Timaru-based team has been delivering fast and reliable wireless broadband solutions to rural

New Zealand for the last eight years. And now, with the power of Vodafone, it’s available in more places.

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Give us a call on 0800 32 76 74 to discuss your broadband options or request for a call back here.

Midnight to midday RBI wireless data boosters

Boosting your plan is easy with our new RBI wireless off-peak data boosters** – just head to MyFarmside, choose how much extra data you want, and for how long. You can add a booster as a one-off purchase for a minimum of two months or add one to your account permanently if you simply need more data.

*Farmside standard terms and conditions and fair use policy applies for more information visit https://www.farmside.co.nz/broadband-terms

**Click here to view RBI Booster terms and conditions.

Check to see if RBI Wireless Broadband is available at your property

1. Select the Rural Broadband tab in the coverage checker below

2. Select the 3G Aerial, 4G Aerial and 4G PnP tabs 

3. Enter your address in the location section​

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Rural coverage map details

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3G Aerial – You are in Vodafone 3G coverage. A technician is required to install an aerial and setup your Rural Broadband service.

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4G Aerial – You are in Vodafone 4G coverage. A technician is required to install an aerial and setup your 4G Rural Broadband service.

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4G PnP – “4G Plug and Play” means you are within very good or excellent Vodafone 4G coverage. No installation required.

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4G Voice - To check if 4G Voice is available, select the Mobile tab in the coverage checker below. Then select 4G Voice and enter your address. 4G Voice or 4G calling is also known as VoLTE, which allows calls to be made over Vodafone’s 4G network. To be able to make a call in one of these 4G only areas, you need to be on a VoLTE enabled plan and have a VoLTE enabled device that has been updated with the latest manufacturers’ software. Please see our online help for more information including eligible devices and indicative timings of when to expect a software update.

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Please note: The above map is indicative only and intended to provide general guidance on where rural broadband coverage is available. Please call our friendly team on 0800 32 76 74 to check what is available at your specific address.