DOWNLOAD SPEED
Your download speed is measured by how fast information reaches your device via the internet, like streaming a show or downloading a file.
BROADBAND SPEEDS EXPLAINED
We get it, broadband speeds and jargon can all feel pretty confusing. Let's break it down.
WHAT DO DOWNLOAD AND UPLOAD SPEEDS MEAN?
UPLOAD SPEED
Your upload speed is measured by how fast information sent from your device reaches another destination via the internet, like uploading images or videos.
MERCURY BROADBAND SPEEDS
Broadband speeds can vary due to many reasons. These are the speeds that are estimated to be the national average during busy times. (Think evenings when everyone is streaming on the couch). You may experience higher or lower speeds than this.
PLAN
FibreLite*
FibreClassic**
FibreMax**
Wireless Broadband^
DOWNLOAD
105Mbps
516Mbps
891Mbps
56Mbps
UPLOAD
26Mbps
114Mbps
505Mbps
18Mbps
*Industry average speeds for FibreLite at busy times (source MBNZ Report 27, April 2026).
**Mercury average speeds at busy times. (source: MBNZ Report 27, April 2026).
^National average speeds for Wireless Broadband at busy times measured using Spark Futura Modem (source MBNZ Report 27, April 2026) You must use the router supplied by Mercury for your wireless broadband connection.
WHAT BROADBAND SPEED DO I NEED?
Wireless Broadband
Download 56Mbps / Upload 18Mbps
A good option for smaller households with only a few connected devices. Learn more about our plans to ensure you pick one with the right amount of data for your home.
FibreLite
Download 105Mbps / Upload 26Mbps
Perfect if you've got a few connected devices and you're doing the basics – standard definition streaming and scrolling through your phone. Great for couples or small households where not everyone's online at once.
FibreClassic
Download 516Mbps / Upload 114Mbps
This is your sweet spot for homes with multiple connected devices where everyone's doing their own thing - kids learning online, parents on video calls, and someone streaming in the background. Handles multiple people working, playing, and streaming from home.
FibreMax
Download 891Mbps / Upload 505Mbps
Our fastest plan for larger households, serious gamers, and multi-screen streamers. If you've got pro gamers in the house, multiple 4K streams going at once, or just a lot of people online doing bandwidth-heavy stuff, this is your plan.
WHAT CAN IMPACT MY SPEED?
There are many things that can affect your broadband speed. Here are some things to consider:
If you are using a router supplied by Mercury, this router is capable of providing the busy time speeds, subject to the factors described below. If you are using a router not supplied by Mercury you may not receive the stated speeds.
Check the distance you are from your router or if something is blocking it’s signal. Examples of things that can block your signal are brick walls and some appliances like microwaves. The TV can interfere too! Try not to be tempted to tuck your router behind the TV. If you are on a fibre broadband connection, you may want to consider adding additional eeros to boost your WiFi signal.
Older mobile phones, computers, tablets and other devices may not be compatible with the higher speeds we can now access. Check with your device manufacturer to see what maximum WiFi speeds they’ll support.
Lots of people at home using the internet at the same time? This might be affecting your speeds as you’ll be sharing the download/upload speeds between your devices.
The distance you are from the cell tower, network capability and the overall demand on that tower may impact your wireless broadband speeds.