Lightwire blog

This May, Lightwire celebrates 20 years of connecting people, businesses, and communities. From humble beginnings as a University of Waikato research project in 2001, our journey has always been grounded in a simple idea - that everyone deserves access to reliable internet, no matter where they are.

Read about the changes you may need to make to your phone now 2G and 3G have been shutdown across New Zealand.

We are stoked to share that Lightwire has been named Best Rural Service Provider in New Zealand at the 2025 NZ Compare Awards, making this our fourth win in this category.

Lightwire and our NZ & AU carrier partners implement embargo periods over the holiday season to maintain network stability and ensure uninterrupted services.

Since 2021, we’ve proudly partnered with John Jackson and his family on their hill-country sheep and beef farm in Te Akau, Waikato, to support riparian planting – an initiative that restores native vegetation along waterways.

Running a small business doesn’t mean settling for second-best — especially when it comes...

We’ve made it easy for our Partners to add and confirm physical addresses in illume – to...

Security should just work. That’s why we’ve built the Lightwire Threat Feed Service (LTFS) into...

Pulse Detect provides clear visibility into publicly available vulnerability data associated with...

We’ve made it faster and easier for our Wholesale Partners to order Lightwire business...

3CX Version 20, Update 6 is now live — bringing powerful improvements to reporting, call logs...

In addition to static addresses and PPPoE, Lightwire Business Ultrafast Broadband (UFB)...

Lightwire Business has made a move to expand its position in the channel with the acquisition...

A WiFi connection that keeps dropping is infuriating, especially when you’re gripping to the edge of your seat while watching your favourite Netflix show…

Lightwire is stoked to announce its recognition as the Best Rural Service Provider at the 2024 NZ Compare Awards, underscoring our unwavering commitment to delivering...

After a system upgrade, you may notice features that are different from what you’re used...

Lightwire has been a key sponsor at the Cyber Security Challenge, held at Waikato University, for over 5 years now. With a ton of our...

With the release of our new voice plans, we’ve also updated our voice ordering tool in illume....

Starting out as a university project back in 2006 to bridge the connectivity gap rural communities face, Lightwire is growing rapidly, now employing more than...

The 3CX Version 20 update is now available and we’ll be in touch with you soon to manage...

Starting out as a university project back in 2006 to bridge the connectivity gap rural...

We’re proud to announce that our voice plans are now more flexible than ever so you can...

Staying connected shouldn’t be a hassle, regardless of where you live. Amazing customer service, speed and reliability are just one of the many elements that...

Welcome to the dynamic world of Microsoft Teams, where communication and collaboration...