chorus nz

Chorus NZ is New Zealand’s leading open-access telecommunications infrastructure provider, delivering the essential fiber and network backbone that supports the nation’s connectivity ecosystem. Headquartered in Wellington, Chorus designs, builds, and manages one of the most extensive fiber and copper networks across New Zealand — connecting homes, enterprises, and data centers to reliable, high-speed broadband. As a cornerstone of New Zealand’s digital economy, Chorus plays a strategic role in enabling carriers, ISPs, and enterprises to scale services efficiently through robust interconnection and low-latency performance. Its market position is defined by neutrality, scalability, and commitment to future-proof network infrastructure that underpins both public and private connectivity services nationwide.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• National fiber and broadband network spanning thousands of kilometers across New Zealand
• Carrier-neutral infrastructure supporting multiple ISPs, data centers, and enterprise networks
• High-capacity backbone with extensive fiber and Ethernet access points
• Diverse routing and redundancy to ensure network resilience and high availability
• Scalable interconnection with modular access for wholesale and enterprise partners
• Advanced monitoring and network management systems for continuous uptime

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 network monitoring via advanced operations centers (NOCs)
• Multi-layered protection across critical network nodes and physical assets
• Compliance with New Zealand’s telecommunications security and data integrity standards
• Regular infrastructure audits and redundancy testing to maintain reliability
• Secure fiber access with controlled entry and continuous surveillance in exchange facilities

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Provider of fiber broadband, Ethernet, and dark fiber services nationwide
• Enables cross connects, private lines, MPLS, and wavelength services for ISPs and enterprises
• Supports SD-WAN and managed network connectivity across metro and regional areas
• Offers dedicated Internet access through carrier partners
• Open access model ensures equal connectivity opportunities for all retail service providers
• Integrated with national Internet Exchanges for optimized routing and low latency

💼 Who It Serves

• Internet service providers (ISPs) and carriers leveraging Chorus infrastructure for last-mile connectivity
• Enterprises and public sector organizations requiring high-availability broadband and private networking
• Cloud and data center operators seeking dark fiber, Ethernet, and wavelength services for interconnection
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) and digital media platforms expanding regional presence in New Zealand
• Smart city, IoT, and edge computing developers utilizing Chorus’ resilient fiber backbone for emerging applications