2degrees is New Zealand’s third major telecommunications company, offering mobile, fibre broadband, and fixed wireless services. They also own Orcon and Slingshot, which operate as separate mid-tier and budget broadband brands under the 2degrees umbrella.
Type: Full-service telco
Plans: Fibre 300, Fibre 900
Owns: Orcon and Slingshot (separate brands)
Mobile bundle: Discounts available for 2degrees mobile customers
Best for: Existing 2degrees mobile customers; Orcon/Slingshot comparison
2degrees Broadband Plans (2026)
| Plan | Speed | Monthly cost | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre 300 | 300 Mbps / 100 Mbps | ~$70/month | None |
| Fibre 900 | 900 Mbps / 500 Mbps | ~$85/month | None |
Unlimited data, no contract. Check 2degrees.co.nz for current pricing.
Mobile Bundle
2degrees mobile customers can bundle broadband and mobile for a modest discount — typically $5–$10/month off broadband.
2degrees’ Strengths
1. Good mid-tier pricing 2degrees’ standard broadband pricing sits in the mid-range — more competitive than Spark and One NZ, but above budget brands like Skinny and BigPipe.
2. Strong mobile + broadband bundle 2degrees has the strongest mobile network among the three major telcos in terms of rural and regional coverage (debated, but they’ve invested heavily). If you’re on 2degrees mobile, their broadband bundle is convenient.
3. Owns Orcon and Slingshot 2degrees operates three retail broadband brands: 2degrees (standard), Orcon (mid-tier independent brand), and Slingshot (budget). This means you can essentially choose your preferred price point and support level within the 2degrees family.
4. Good customer service 2degrees’ customer service quality has improved in recent years. Phone support is available and generally responsive.
5. Competitive rural fixed wireless 2degrees has invested in rural 4G infrastructure through RBI contracts. Their rural fixed wireless product is available in areas where they have 4G coverage.
2degrees’ Weaknesses
1. Three brands creates confusion Should you use 2degrees, Orcon, or Slingshot? The product differences are mainly price and support level. It’s not immediately clear to consumers which is cheapest or best without comparing all three.
2. Not the cheapest option Budget shoppers should also compare Skinny and BigPipe, which typically undercut 2degrees’ standard plans.
3. Less known for broadband than mobile 2degrees built its NZ reputation on mobile. Their broadband offering is solid but without unique features that distinguish it.
2degrees vs Orcon vs Slingshot
All three share the same 2degrees infrastructure. The main differences:
| Brand | Price position | Support | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slingshot | Budget | Online mainly | Pure price focus |
| Orcon | Mid-tier | Phone + online | Value + service balance |
| 2degrees | Mid-tier | Phone + online | Mobile bundle customers |
If you’re on 2degrees mobile and want broadband: sign up directly with 2degrees for the mobile bundle. If you want the cheapest 2degrees-network option: check Slingshot. If you want mid-tier value without a mobile bundle: Orcon.
Verdict
2degrees Broadband is a good choice for existing 2degrees mobile customers who want to bundle services. Their pricing is competitive at mid-tier, and the Orcon/Slingshot brands give options for different budgets. For households without 2degrees mobile, compare against Voyager (similar pricing, stronger independent service reputation) before signing up.
Rating: 3.5/5 — Solid mid-tier option; best for 2degrees mobile customers.