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Unleashing fibre

The future of digital fibre infrastructure in New Zealand

Digital fibre infrastructure is the foundation of our communication networks, helping data to move faster, enabling key services, connecting people and businesses, and facilitating significant economic benefits.

$163 billion in economic gain to be realised from digital fibre infrastructure

Fifteen years after the New Zealand Government initiated rollout of the Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, the fibre network has set the standard for the delivery of significant infrastructure projects and fibre infrastructure investments in New Zealand.

Digital fibre infrastructure isn't just wires and cables. It's the lifeblood of innovation and economic expansion.

This report, developed by Deloitte Access Economics, takes a closer look at the impact of New Zealand’s fibre infrastructure if we act now to unleash its full potential.

The report explores six dimensions to realise these gains

  • Addressing digital inequity
  • Driving innovation with AI
  • Accelerating adoption of digital tools and transformation in small businesses
  • Seizing opportunities to grow exports
  • Leveraging data and digital technologies to enhance government services for businesses, including the Government becoming an early adopter of open customer data and Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Reviewing regulatory settings frequently.

Fibre networks are critical for delivering gigabit connectivity and enabling the take-up of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT).