Spark New Zealand Speed Test Benchmark Your Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your Spark New Zealand connection. For the most accurate results, follow our accuracy guide - Ideally test over a wired Ethernet connection with other devices idle. Compare your speeds against global benchmarks and the weekly leaderboard.

Spark New Zealand is the country's largest telecoms company, offering broadband over the Chorus and Enable fibre networks as well as DSL and fixed wireless. Spark's Hyperfibre plans offer speeds up to 8 Gbps on UFB (Ultra-Fast Broadband) infrastructure.

Provider	Spark New Zealand
Country	New Zealand
ASN	`AS9790`
Coverage	Nationwide
Technologies	Fibre (FTTH), VDSL, 5G Fixed Wireless
Founded	1987
Website	https://www.spark.co.nz

Average Spark New Zealand Speed Test Results

Typical measured results across real users. See the full leaderboard for live benchmarks.

Metric	Typical Value	Rating
Download Speed	178 Mbps	Good
Upload Speed	87 Mbps	Fair
Ping	10 ms	Excellent

Results are community-sourced estimates. Your speed depends on your plan, location, and equipment. Learn about our methodology →

What These Spark New Zealand Results Mean

Best Use Case

Spark New Zealand is well suited to gaming, video calls, remote work, and heavy cloud use because its benchmark combines low ping with strong upload speed.

Upload Profile

Upload is moderate relative to download. It should be enough for everyday calls and file sharing, but heavy creators may want a higher tier.

Technology Notes

Spark New Zealand uses Fibre (FTTH), VDSL, 5G Fixed Wireless. Technology affects upload symmetry, latency, evening congestion, and how close you can get to advertised plan speeds.

Spark New Zealand Internet Plans and Speeds

Plan	Download	Upload	Technology	Starting From
Fibre 300	300 Mbps	100 Mbps	FTTH	$79.99/mo
Fibre 900	900 Mbps	400 Mbps	FTTH	$99.99/mo
Hyperfibre 4G	4000 Mbps	4000 Mbps	FTTH	$149.99/mo
Hyperfibre 8G	8000 Mbps	8000 Mbps	FTTH	$249.99/mo

Prices shown are approximate starting rates and may vary by location and promotional period. Check https://www.spark.co.nz for current pricing.

Spark New Zealand vs New Zealand Broadband Benchmarks

Use this comparison to separate provider performance from the wider market. A result below your plan speed may still be normal for your connection type, but a wired test far below both your plan and the country benchmark deserves troubleshooting.

Metric	Spark New Zealand	New Zealand median	Interpretation
Download	178 Mbps	188.4 Mbps	Below the national median benchmark; plan mix or access technology may explain the gap.
Upload	87 Mbps	92.1 Mbps	Upload trails the country median, which may affect calls, backups, and creator workflows.
Ping	10 ms	10 ms	Latency is at or better than the country median.

How to Run a Spark New Zealand Speed Test

Connect via Ethernet - For the most accurate baseline, connect your device directly to your router or modem with an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi introduces variables that can mask your true plan speed. See our accuracy guide for full tips.
Close background apps - Pause streaming, downloads, and backups. Other devices on your network also consume bandwidth.
Start the speed test - Click GO on our homepage. The test measures download, upload, ping, and jitter in about 30 seconds.
Compare your result - Check your measured speeds against the typical Spark New Zealand results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact Spark New Zealand support.

Common Spark New Zealand Speed Issues

Issue	Likely Cause	Solution
Slow UFB connection speeds		Request a line fault check through Chorus. Ensure ONT (fibre modem) is working correctly and router is on latest firmware.