It's time to move on!
Let’s be honest: New Zealand’s copper network has been hanging on by a thread for a while now. It’s the tech equivalent of a VCR, nostalgic, sure, but nobody actually wants to use it to watch Netflix.
Well, Chorus has officially decided to pull the plug. They’re accelerating the retirement of parts of the copper network, meaning those old lines are being put out to pasture earlier than expected.
Is this a disaster?
For most people, no. But for the businesses still relying on legacy connections, it’s a pretty clear signal that your old setup has officially reached its use-by date.
Copper served us well back when the internet was just for sending an occasional email and waiting ten minutes for a photo to load. But in a world of cloud systems and video calls, relying on copper is like trying to run a marathon in gumboots. It’s heavy, it’s slow, and honestly, you deserve better.
What’s the upgrade look like?
Moving off copper isn’t just about staying connected; it’s about finally getting the speed you’ve been paying for. We’re talking:
UFB Fibre - the gold standard. Fast enough to make your head spin.
Fixed Wireless - great for when you need a solid connection.
5G - for those who want the future, right now.
Satellite - because even if you’re out the back of beyond, you shouldn’t have to wait an hour for a webpage to load.
How Satori handles the ‘Big Switch’
Usually, a network shutdown involves a confusing letter from a big telco and forty minutes on hold to find out what it actually means.
At Satori Tech, we do things differently. We’re already helping local businesses audit their setups and switch to SatoriConnect without the headache. Whether it’s fibre, wireless, or a clever hybrid approach, we make sure your tech supports where your business is going, not where it was in 1998.
Ready to ditch the copper before it ditches you? Let's talk.
