Vodafone NZ Speed Test Benchmark Your Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your Vodafone NZ 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.

Vodafone New Zealand (now rebranding to One NZ) is one of New Zealand's largest integrated telecoms providers, offering fibre broadband, mobile, and business connectivity. Vodafone NZ accesses the Chorus UFB network for fibre delivery.

Provider Vodafone NZ
Country New Zealand
ASN AS38022
Coverage Nationwide
Technologies Fibre (FTTH), VDSL, 5G
Founded 1993
Website https://www.vodafone.co.nz

Average Vodafone NZ Speed Test Results

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

Metric Typical Value Rating
Download Speed 171 Mbps Good
Upload Speed 83 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 Vodafone NZ Results Mean

Best Use Case

Vodafone NZ 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

Vodafone NZ uses Fibre (FTTH), VDSL, 5G. Technology affects upload symmetry, latency, evening congestion, and how close you can get to advertised plan speeds.

Vodafone NZ 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

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

Vodafone NZ 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 Vodafone NZ New Zealand median Interpretation
Download 171 Mbps 188.4 Mbps Below the national median benchmark; plan mix or access technology may explain the gap.
Upload 83 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 Vodafone NZ Speed Test

  1. 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.
  2. Close background apps - Pause streaming, downloads, and backups. Other devices on your network also consume bandwidth.
  3. Start the speed test - Click GO on our homepage. The test measures download, upload, ping, and jitter in about 30 seconds.
  4. Compare your result - Check your measured speeds against the typical Vodafone NZ results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact Vodafone NZ support.

Common Vodafone NZ Speed Issues

Issue Likely Cause Solution
ONT not connecting after power cut Wait 5 minutes then power cycle the ONT and router. If the LOS light stays red, contact Chorus directly as the issue may be on their network.

Vodafone NZ Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Bundled mobile and broadband discounts
  • Reliable Chorus fibre network
  • Good 5G coverage

Cons

  • Rebranding to One NZ causing some confusion
  • Pricing comparable to Spark

Frequently Asked Questions - Vodafone NZ Speed

Is Vodafone NZ becoming One NZ?

Yes - Vodafone NZ rebranded to One New Zealand in 2023, though services and network remain unchanged.

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