Ultrafast broadband
Reliable fibre. Nationwide reach. Backed by real support.
What is UFB
Ultrafast broadband (UFB) is New Zealand’s nationwide fibre to the premise network. It delivers fast, reliable connectivity built for business.
With coverage from Chorus, Enable, Tuatahi First Fibre, Northpower, and regional providers, it is the most widely available business fibre option in the country.
Lightwire delivers UFB as both a layer 2 and layer 3 service, making it simple to scale, secure, and manage connectivity across multiple sites.
All business UFB connections include a static IP, unlimited data, 24/7 support, proactive alerting and monitoring and built in protection from Lightwire Threat Feed Service (LTFS) and Pulse Detect.
Why choose UFB with Lightwire
- Nationwide coverage: metro and regional availability across New Zealand
- Multiple carriers: Chorus, Enable, Tuatahi First Fibre, Northpower, and regional networks
- Static IP and unlimited data on all business connections
- Optional 4G or 5G fixed wireless failover with BGP support
- Proactive monitoring: real time insights and automated alerts through illume
- Real support: talk directly to engineers, not call centres
- Upgrade ready: easy transition to Chorus HPA or Hyperfibre for guaranteed performance
- Self service ordering: manage and order Chorus UFB directly through the illume partner portal
- Pulse dashboard: NOC style visibility for monitoring network health and uptime
- 24/7 support: Lightwire engineers available around the clock for all business connections
- Faster provisioning: services stood up and provisioned in hours, not days (LFC carrier dependent)
UFB service types
BS2 small business fibre
Fibre designed for SMEs that depend on staying online. Small Business Fibre combines fast speeds with Business Restore for prioritised fault resolution, delivering the same restoration targets as premium enterprise services at a more accessible price.
With symmetrical speeds from 500 Mbps, BS2 supports cloud collaboration, video calls, and data sharing effortlessly.
It is simple, secure, and supported by people who care about keeping your business running.
BS2 standard fibre
A reliable, high speed connection for small offices and everyday operations.
With speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, standard UFB keeps your team connected and productive with scalable performance that grows with your business.
BS3 NGA business (Bitstream 3 & 3a)
Enterprise grade fibre for performance driven businesses.
Built for mission critical applications, BS3 delivers guaranteed bandwidth, low latency, and up to 4094 VLANs for complex networks or multi site deployments.
- Consistent, guaranteed performance
- Business Restore SLAs for fast fault resolution
- SFP ONT compatibility for simpleinstallation
- Real time visibility through Lightwire Illume
- Lightwire Threat Feed Service and Pulse Detect protection included by default
How it benefits you
UFB is the foundation for modern business connectivity. It keeps teams online, cloud apps responsive, and communications clear, all with enterprise level reliability and local support.
Lightwire handles provisioning, monitoring, and management so you can focus on running your business, not your network.
Pair UFB with 5G or carrier diverse failover for maximum uptime and resilience.
Plans & availability
UFB performance and plans depend on your location and local last mile fibre carrier.
Check live availability and options using our Service Qualification (SQ) tool, or talk to our team for expert advice on the best service tier for your needs.
How UFB compares
UFB is New Zealand’s go to for fast, reliable business fibre, but if you need more power or guaranteed performance, Lightwire has options:
We will help you choose the right solution to match your performance, uptime, and budget goals.
- Chorus HPA: guaranteed CIR bandwidth and enterprise SLAs for critical sites
- Hyperfibre: multi gigabit fibrefor high performance workloads
- Dark Fibre: total control for bespoke or high demand environments
We will help you choose the right solution to match your performance, uptime, and budget goals.
Talk to our business team
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