Hyperfibre for business

Next-generation fibre. Speeds up to 8 Gbps. Backed by real support.

What is Hyperfibre

Hyperfibre is the evolution of New Zealand’s UFB network, powered by XGS-PON technology. It delivers symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps with ultra-low latency and enterprise reliability.

Built for performance without compromise, Hyperfibre suits organisations that need consistent, high-performance connectivity for cloud workloads, collaboration, and growth.

Hyperfibre i savailable in both Small Business and Business configurations, offering flexibility for different environments. Business Hyperfibre includes advanced VLAN capability and Business Restore for faster restoration and prioritised fault resolution.

Every Lightwire Hyperfibre service includes a static IP, unlimited data, and built-in protection from Lightwire Threat Feed Service (LTFS) and Pulse Detect.

Benefits of Hyperfibre

Technical

Symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps with ultra-low latency
Powered by XGS-PON technology for scalability and reliability
LTFS and Pulse Detect included by default for proactive protection
Bridge mode as standard for full business-grade control
Real-time visibility through the Illume portal and Pulse dashboard
24/7 support and managed provisioning
Unlimited data and static IP included

Non-technical

Faster uploads and downloads that save time every day
Scalable connectivity that grows with your business
Seamless collaboration across teams and sites
Local engineers who know business services
Reliable, secure connections backed by people, not call centres

Next-level connectivity for businesses

Hyperfibre is built for organisations that depend on speed, reliability, and performance. It is ideal for those moving large volumes of data, hosting applications in the cloud, or enabling real-time collaboration between teams and locations.

Industries such as IT, architecture, engineering, marketing, and creative agencies rely on Hyperfibre to support fast data transfers, offsite backups, high-definition media work, and distributed operations.

It enables teams to collaborate seamlessly, reduce downtime, and scale operations without performance limits.

See how architecture firm JTB are using Hyperfibre to connect multiple offices across New Zealand - cloud-based workflows and simultaneous editing of large design files are now effortless, improving productivity and collaboration.

How Hyperfibre compares

Hyperfibre delivers speeds far beyond standard UFB. Typical UFB connections reach up to 1Gbps, while Hyperfibre starts at 2 Gbps and scales to 8 Gbps.

This means large file transfers and cloud synchronisations happen in seconds instead of minutes.

Example downloadand upload times:

Uploading a 10 GB design file: about 1 minute on Hyperfibre (8 Gbps) vs about 10 minutes on UFB (1 Gbps)
Downloading a 4K video project (20 GB): about 2 minutes on Hyperfibre (8Gbps) vs about 20 minutes on UFB (1 Gbps)
Transferring cloud backups (100 GB): about 10 minutes on Hyperfibre (8Gbps) vs over 1.5 hours on UFB (1 Gbps)

If you need even higher speeds or guaranteed performance, Lightwire offers Chorus HPA for committed bandwidth and enterprise SLAs, or Dark Fibre for dedicated, private network control.

If Hyperfibre exceeds your needs, UFB remains an excellent, cost-effective choice for reliable business-grade connectivity.

Hardware for Hyperfibre

Hyperfibre opens new opportunities but also introduces practical considerations.

Faster connections can reveal limits in your internal setup, so it’s worth reviewing
your environment before upgrading, ideally with guidance from your IT provider.

Key points to review: