MyRepublic Broadband Review

Summary: 

• MyRepublic in a Nutshell: MyRepublic is one of the largest broadband providers nationwide whose main goal is to provide flexible broadband, fast connections and reliable online support.
• Coverage: MyRepublic offers fibre broadband nationwide. To find out what type of service is available in your area, visit their website and enter your address
• Plans and Pricing: MyRepublic offers several plans with the most popular being the Fibre 300 Plan (from $79/month), the Fibre Pro Plan (from $89/month). There are also three HyperFibre plans and three gamer plans. 

How to get the best price on MyRepublic broadband plan: 

1. New Customers: Plans with MyRepublic are cheapest when you sign up for a promotional deal such as signing credit or free months which the company offers from time to time. All fibre plans are contract-free, making MyRepublic more flexible than many other providers.
2. Renewing: All plans are open-term so you can upgrade, downgrade or switch to another provider at any time.
   

 
In this guide, we detail the pros and cons of the four plans, compare the plans side-by-side, and outline how to choose the right MyRepublic broadband plan for you. We cover:

• MyRepublic Broadband Set Up and Installation Charges
• Choosing the Right MyRepublic Plan
• MyRepublic Broadband Frequently Asked Questions

MyRepublic only offers open terms for its plans and installation is free. However, you will have to bring your own modem (BYO) or rent one from MyRepublic, being the most affordable the Tp-link VR2100v at $1/month. All HyperFibre plans have a $249 installation fee (which is often waived as part of a sign-up promotion).

Our view is that, for most homes (and gamers), the 'middle tier' MyRepublic Fibre Pro Plan offers the best value for your money. This opinion is based on the fact that most broadband providers charge more than $100 per month for the 950/500 Mbps speeds that this plan offers.

To determine which plan best suits your needs, consider the following specifications and features:
 
1. Connection Speed: In general terms:

• The Fibre 300 Plan is more suitable for larger families of 5 or more members that require more bandwidth to enjoy HD streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ etc. This plan also offers more than enough speed and bandwidth for most gaming enthusiasts.
• The Fibre Pro Plan was until recently the plan that offered the highest connection speed in New Zealand. With 950/500 Mbps this plan offers an ideal bandwidth for creative professionals, gamers, and large families who want to use several high definition streaming screens simultaneously.
• The HyperFibre Plans (and Gamer plans) provide symmetrical upload/download speeds. This is a very important feature for professionals in many areas, and for hardcore gamers who may be interested in setting up their own Minecraft server and other similar game servers more reliably.

 
2. Flexibility:

• All MyRepublic plans only offers open terms. You can choose from the different Fibre, HyperFibre, and Gamer plans available in your area, as well as adding voice services and router upgrades. These options make MyRepublic one of the providers that offer more flexibility when it comes to build and customize your own plan

 
3. Set-Up Charges:

• The pricing structure that MyRepublic uses differs in several ways from that used by other broadband providers.
• First of all, MyRepublic does not charge installation fees on most of its plans, with Hyperfibre being the exception. However ongoing promotions usually include free installation.
• We believe MyRepublic is one of the most convenient broadband providers given the open contracts.

 
4. Monthly Costs: MyRepublic continues to offer some of best value plans per our broadband plan review. We consider the Fibre and Fibre Pro Plans as market-leading. HyperFibre plan prices can be justified if you are a professional who works from home or if you are a hardcore gamer looking for a competitive advantage against your adversaries.
 
5. Additional perks: In the case of MyRepublic, what makes it stand out from other broadband providers are the Gamer Plans. For an additional $5-10 per month, you can upgrade the status of any plan to 'Gamer' which gives you a large number of benefits that you can see in more detail on the MyRepublic website. The combination of these benefits with a Fibre Pro Plan or HyperFibre Plan could be the ideal solution for professional gamers who need to do live streaming in Twitch with zero latency as well as for those who wish to offer their own game servers.

To help you decide if MyRepublic is right for your home, we've included several frequently asked questions to help you know more about the service.

Most likely - you'll need to type in your address to see if you're covered. You can do that here under See Availability.

Yes, MyRepublic offers the option to rent a $1/month modem, upgrade to another model or bring your own modem (BYO) using MyRepublic’s recommended setting.

Yes, MyRepublic offers the option to upgrade any plan to ‘Gamer’ status which gives you a lot of additional perks such as static IP address, exclusive gamer support, special deals, and more. For detailed information, visit the MyRepublic Gamer Pro page.

Yes, MyRepublic offers an open-term contract for all plans - fibre and Hyperfibre.

Yes. From time to time, MyRepublic will offer discount and incentives to sign up.

MyRepublic Limited is a Singaporean telecommunication provider. Main shareholders include its co-founder Malcolm Rodrigues, as well as the Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas, Brunei Telco DST Communications, private equity firm Makara Capital, and French billionaire Xavier Niel.

Yes, you can add unlimited local calls and Pay as You Go National, Mobile & International calls for $5/month or alternatively, you can add a residential voice plan with unlimited local calls and 500 National minutes, Pay as You Go Mobile & International calls for $10/month.