Rotorua households have more than doubled its consumption of broadband data in the last 18 months driven by surging demand for streaming services such as Netflix
According to new statistics from Chorus the average Rotorua home used 114GB of broadband data in June 2016 compared to 50GB in January 2015, with connection speeds also soaring, up by 88% to an average of 34Mbps compared to 18Mbps last year.
"The figures show that faster broadband is now, more than ever, an essential part of many New Zealanders' daily lives," said Chorus Head of Market Insight Rosalie Nelson.
"More than half of New Zealanders now watch internet TV where the number of online film and TV platforms has exploded."
"But this isn't just about watching more and more content online, it's also about the rapid digitisation of our everyday lives. Broadband as the fourth utility sits at the heart of the home and plays a pivotal role in how we function in our day-to-day lives."